Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Dragos is a global leader in xOT cybersecurity, providing technology, threat intelligence, and expert services to protect critical infrastructure. The company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and maintain high-performance backend systems and tools in Rust for its OT Security Platform. The role also involves participating throughout the development lifecycle, supporting software quality, and contributing to continuous learning through peer feedback and technical advancements.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust, testable, high-performance systems and tools in Rust
• Optimize existing software architectures to enhance speed and efficiency
• Actively participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including debugging and optimization, ensuring and elevating software quality
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in Rust programming, security, and software design principles, helping to foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement
• Give and receive peer feedback on a normal cadence as part of our review cycle

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience developing backend systems at scale in high-performance team environments
• 3+ years of experience in relational databases such as Postgres
• 3+ years of experience with NoSQL databases such as Elasticsearch
• 3+ years of experience working in a microservices architecture
• Solid experience and understanding of Rust, with architectural understanding of language design tradeoffs
• Experience integrating with third party devices and data providers
• Experience incorporating AI tools, models, or services into development workflows
• Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale with a focus on reliability
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and cloud‑native architectures
• Experience with containerization (Docker)
• Strong understanding of observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and working with IaC tools (Terraform)
• Experience building information security–focused products or applying secure coding practices
• Experience with Kotlin, Go, or Python in production environments
• Experience mentoring team members or leading technical initiatives
• Experience working in cybersecurity, OT, or ICS environments is preferred