Senior Backend Engineer, SaaS Platform

Remote (US/Canada)
$2K - $2K Annual
Posted 11 months ago
Expires July 7, 2026
Full TimeRemoteEngineering

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Censys, you will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing our SaaS platform, which provides comprehensive internet visibility and security solutions. You will join a dynamic engineering team dedicated to building scalable and reliable backend services that empower organizations to manage their attack surfaces effectively. Censys is a leader in internet intelligence, offering unmatched visibility to help governments and organizations protect critical infrastructure from today's most pressing security threats.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining backend services that support our platform's core functionalities. Your day-to-day work will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop new features, optimize system performance, and ensure the reliability of our services. You will also contribute to architectural decisions, code reviews, and the continuous improvement of our development processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, with experience in building and maintaining scalable distributed systems. Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, or similar is essential. A solid understanding of cloud platforms, microservices architecture, and database technologies is also required. Excellent problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment are crucial for success in this position.

Censys offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-matched 401(k) plans, medical, vision, and dental insurance, and annual professional development credits. We provide flexible paid time off and sick policies, annual wellness credits, and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Our family leave policy includes 14 weeks of leave for birthing employees and 6 weeks for non-birthing employees, both at 100% pay.

At Censys, we foster a culture of empowerment, relentless innovation, stewardship, and leadership. We are committed to making the internet safer for all by providing our customers and the broader community with the tools and insights they need to be secure. Joining our team means contributing to a mission-driven organization that values your growth and well-being.

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