Associate Software Engineer – Platform (Cloud / Distributed Systems)

CyberArk•Santa Clara, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

CyberArk is seeking a Software Engineer to join the NGTS (Next Generation Trust Services) team, focused on building and scaling platform services that power machine identity and certificate lifecycle management. This is an early-career role designed for engineers who want to grow in backend and platform development, working on distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-based services at scale. You’ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers to build reliable systems that operate across complex environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
0–3 years of experience (internships, co-ops, or full-time) in software development
Experience with at least one backend language (Java, Python, Go, or similar)
Basic understanding of APIs, REST services, or microservices concepts
Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and core computer science fundamentals
Ability to debug issues and reason through system behavior

Nice To Haves

Exposure to cloud platforms or distributed systems
Experience building small projects, services, or APIs (school, internships, or personal work)
Familiarity with databases (SQL or NoSQL)
Interest in security, identity systems, or infrastructure

Responsibilities

Build and enhance backend services that support machine identity and certificate lifecycle workflows
Contribute to the development of APIs and service components used across the platform
Work with senior engineers to design, implement, and test scalable distributed systems
Debug and troubleshoot issues across services, APIs, and system components
Write unit and integration tests to improve system reliability and quality
Participate in code reviews and team design discussions
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other teams to deliver features end-to-end
Learn and apply best practices in performance, reliability, and system design