Principal Software Engineer – Backend

Dragos, Inc.

. Design and implement robust, testable, high-performance systems and tools in Rust .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Rust programming and backend system development, with a strong focus on high-performance architectures and cybersecurity. Proven ability to mentor engineers, lead architectural decisions, and integrate advanced technologies into development workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Rust ProficiencyBackend System DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureRelational Databases (Postgres)NoSQL Databases (Elasticsearch)

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Hard Skills

Rust ProgrammingBackend DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesAI IntegrationDistributed SystemsSecure Coding PracticesContainerization (Docker)CI/CD Pipeline Development

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationFeedback Reception

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesCloud-Native ArchitecturesObservability Tooling (Prometheus, Grafana)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityOperational Technology (OT)Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsDockerElasticSearchGrafanaKotlinKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLPostgresPrometheusPythonRustTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement robust, testable, high-performance systems and tools in Rust
Optimize existing software architectures to enhance speed and efficiency
Actively participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including debugging and optimization, ensuring and elevating software quality
Stay informed about the latest advancements in Rust programming, security, and software design principles, helping to foster continuous learning and improvement
Give and receive peer feedback as part of the review cycle
Contribute to the Dragos Platform, supporting customers’ ability to secure their OT environments
Collaborate across engineering disciplines in a matrix-style engineering organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience developing backend systems at scale in high-performance team environments
5+ years of experience in relational databases such as Postgres
5+ years of experience with NoSQL databases such as Elasticsearch
5+ years of experience working in a microservices architecture
Rust proficiency – or the willingness and demonstrated ability to become proficient quickly
Experience integrating with third party devices and data providers
Experience incorporating AI tools, models, or services into development workflows
Proven track record of mentoring and developing senior engineers
Demonstrated ability to lead architectural decisions and influence technical strategy across multiple teams
Experience working in cybersecurity, OT, or ICS environments
All new hires must pass a background check as a condition of employment
Additional qualifications that will help you succeed: experience building and operating distributed systems at scale with a focus on reliability; familiarity with Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures; experience with containerization (Docker); strong understanding of observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana); experience building CI/CD pipelines and working with IaC tools (Terraform); experience building information security-focused products or applying secure coding practices; experience with Kotlin, Go, or Python in production environments; experience mentoring team members or leading technical initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Equity Package
Comprehensive Benefits Plan