Senior Backend Engineer, SOC & Threat Hunting

Censys is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer II to develop specialized tools for threat hunters, SOC analysts, and incident response professionals within their platform. The role involves advancing the Adversary Investigation module by building resilient APIs and scalable microservices for a SaaS infrastructure, enabling users to identify threats and strengthen security.

Location: Remote (US and Canada)

Salary: $125,000–$165,000 USD, plus bonus and equity (excluding high cost of living areas where the range is $143,000–$177,000 USD)

Responsibilities

• Architect and refine robust backend services for the Adversary Investigation module
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to create solutions
• Maintain end-to-end ownership of the development cycle
• Integrate internal systems and external APIs for data-intensive experiences
• Participate in a fast-paced, iterative environment focused on technical excellence

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building distributed web applications and APIs
• Experience with microservices in GO (2+ years)
• Experience with cloud providers like GCP, AWS, or Azure
• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD processes
• Interest in improving test coverage and code maintainability
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Benefits

• Equity, health, dental & vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Parental leave
• Mental health & wellness benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Professional development stipend
• Sales incentive pay and annual bonus for eligible roles

Additional Information

• Remote work within US and Canada
• Work location discussed with recruiter for pay localization
• Reasonable accommodation available for disabilities
• In-person onboarding at HQ in Ann Arbor, MI
• Application data processed per privacy policy