Staff Software Engineer - Backend

About the role

The Staff Software Engineer – Backend joins Dragos’s Backend Community within a matrix‑style engineering organization to build the leading xOT Security Platform. The role focuses on high‑performance backend development, autonomous work, strong product sense and remote collaboration across disciplines.

About the company

Dragos is the global leader in xOT cybersecurity, protecting critical infrastructure such as water, power and hospital systems through technology, threat intelligence and expert services. The company operates a remote‑first, mission‑driven team across North America, Europe, the Middle East and APAC, emphasizing authenticity, transparency and trust.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience developing backend systems in a fast‑paced, high‑performance team environment
• 3+ years experience with relational databases such as Postgres
• 3+ years experience with NoSQL databases such as Elasticsearch
• 3+ years experience working in a microservices architecture
• Proficiency in Rust or demonstrated ability to become proficient quickly
• Experience integrating with third‑party devices and data providers
• Experience incorporating AI tools, models, or services into development workflows
• Ability to lead technical decisions within a team or project scope
• Experience working in cybersecurity, OT, or ICS environments
• 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