Senior Backend Engineer

Dragos, Inc.

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

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 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 cybersecurity and high-performance architectures. Proficient in building and operating distributed systems, integrating AI tools, and implementing CI/CD pipelines.

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Rust ProficiencyCybersecurity ExperienceRelational Database Experience (Postgres)Microservices Architecture ExperienceContainerization (Docker)

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Hard Skills

Rust ProgrammingBackend System DevelopmentRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesMicroservices ArchitectureDistributed SystemsCI/CD PipelinesObservability ToolingAI IntegrationSecure Coding Practices

Soft Skills

Peer FeedbackCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PostgresElasticsearchKubernetesDockerPrometheusGrafanaTerraform

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityOTICSCloud-native Architectures

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 advancements in Rust programming, security, and software design principles
Give and receive peer feedback as part of the review cycle
Contribute to the leading xOT Security Platform within the Backend Community
Collaborate across engineering disciplines in a remote-first, matrix-style organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience developing backend systems in a fast paced, high performance, team environment
Cybersecurity experience
3+ years of experience in relational databases such as Postgres
3+ years of experience with NoSQL databases such as Elasticsearch
3+ 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
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
Experience working in cybersecurity, OT, or ICS environments is preferred
All new hires must pass a background check as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Equity Package
Comprehensive Benefits Plan