Censys - Software Engineer (Backend, Distributed Systems)

• 3+ years of software engineering experience building distributed systems (i.e. data ingestion pipelines, databases, services). • Experience with object-oriented programming - we use Go. • Experience with at least one cloud provider, like: AWS, Azure, or GCP. • Experience or familiarity with message queue technologies, like: AWS Kinesis , Google Pub/Sub, Kafka, or other. • Experience working with databases, like: BigTable, Cloud Spanner, HBase, Cassandra, or other. • Understanding of core distributed systems concepts such as scalability, fault tolerance, and reliability. • Familiarity with using AI. • Ability to write understandable, testable code with an eye towards maintainability. • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other engineers and product managers. • Things that make you stand out: • Familiarity with gRPC or REST. • Familiarity with data serialization technologies, like: Protobuf, MessagePack, etc. • Experience building, deploying, or maintaining containerized services in Kubernetes. • An understanding of how the Internet works; how machines and services communicate using defined protocols / standards. • Any Security Domain knowledge is a bonus • For candidates located in high cost of living locations (Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, or New York City Metro), the salary range for this position is $137,000 - $169,000 + bonus eligibility and equity. • For candidates located in any other US location, the salary range for this position is $120,000 - $157,000 + bonus eligibility and equity. • In addition to our great compensation package, our benefits are effective on day one and include but are not limited to: 401k match, health, vision, dental, and more! Please see our careers page for more details. • Our roots are in Ann Arbor, Michigan and our innovation is fueled by the team’s global perspectives. For this role, we are open to remote employees across the continental US and Canada. • Note to external recruiters/agencies: • California Privacy Rights NoticePursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we are providing you with notice that we collect personal information from job applicants for business purposes, including evaluating your candidacy for employment, conducting interviews, and, if applicable, completing the hiring process. The categories of information we may collect include identifiers (such as name and contact information), professional or employment-related information (such as work history, education, and references), and other information you provide in your application. We do not sell or share your personal information. For more information on how we use and protect your personal information, and your rights under the CCPA, please refer to our Privacy Policy. • California Privacy Rights Notice