Software Engineer (Backend), SaaS Platform

Censys

20h•Remote

About The Position

We’re hiring a Software Engineer II (backend) to help build and evolve our next-generation Censys Platform. In this role, you’ll develop scalable microservices and design robust APIs that power our SaaS product. You’ll work closely with product and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into well-architected, maintainable software that powers critical security insights. Your contributions will help users explore and understand the global Internet, enabling them to uncover threats and better protect their organizations.

Requirements

Experience writing backend services in Go (Golang).
Foundational understanding of distributed systems and common operational challenges.
General knowledge of database design and typical access patterns.
Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS or GCP).
Strong collaboration, communication, and analytical troubleshooting skills.
A track record of delivering well-defined work at high quality, knowing when to ask for clarification or help, and learning quickly from mistakes.

Nice To Haves

Experience building services on GCP.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and enhance backend services that power core functionality across the Censys Platform
Partner with Product, Design, and Frontend Engineers to deliver features that solve real customer problems
Integrate with internal and external APIs to support rich, data-driven experiences
Own the full development lifecycle by automating build, test, deployment, and monitoring workflows
Contribute to an iterative development process that emphasizes continuous improvement and rapid feedback
Help evolve the Censys public API as platform capabilities grow.
Own small-to-medium features from technical design through launch, with increasing independence; participate in design discussions with guidance from senior engineers.
Share on-call responsibilities for your areas and handle straightforward incidents with team support as needed.