Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Full Timesenior

United StatesPosted 13 days ago

Role Overview

Dragos, Inc. is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Backend. This is a full-time role in United States. Part of Dragos, Inc.'s Risk hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Risk roles is $132k-$170k (based on 266 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

At Dragos, the mission is personal. The systems we protect deliver the water you drink, power your home, and keep the hospitals your community depends on running. Those critical infrastructure systems that power our civilization around the world are under attack every day by adversaries. When those systems fail, people are immediately at risk. We are the global leader in xOT cybersecurity, combining technology, threat intelligence, and expert services. The people here chose this work because they understand what is at stake. Here, you will find a remote-first mission-driven team across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC built on authenticity, transparency, and trust. If safeguarding the systems that protect your family, friends, and community is the kind of work that matters to you, you are in the right place.

About the Role:
Dragos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in building the leading OT Security Platform. We work in a matrix-style engineering organization, which means in this role, you will be part of our Backend Community and supporting a new Product Team. To be successful at Dragos, you will need to be passionate about your craft, work well across disciplines, and care deeply about the customers and problems we are solving. The Product Team is building new capabilities into the market-leading Dragos Platform. At Dragos, we don’t hire software engineers whose only mission in life is to write code. We are seeking product engineers who yearn to contribute to more than just a codebase and are willing to stretch themselves to accomplish the mission. You are comfortable being uncomfortable. You don’t have an ego. You seek to continuously raise the bar, and you don’t allow artificial boundaries to impede you from solving difficult problems.

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, to ensure and elevate 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

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of experience developing backend systems in a fast paced, high
performance team environment
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 understanding of Rust
Familiarity with networking concepts like VLAN, SDN, and VXLAN
Experience integrating with third party devices and data providers
Experience incorporating AI tools, models, or services into development workflows

Additional qualifications that will help you succeed:

Strong understanding of networking security architecture and concepts like VLAN, SDN, and VXLAN
Experience working with and integrating networking devices such as firewalls, switches, routers, and virtual appliances
Experience building information security products
Experience with micro-segmentation network configurations
Experience with cloud-first development and deployment
Experience with Kotlin, Go, and Python in production environments

Even if you don’t think you meet all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We are always on the lookout for good product engineers and even if this role isn’t a good fit, we may have other opportunities for you to explore

Compensation:

Salary: $165,000
Competitive Equity Package
Comprehensive Benefits Plan

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Dragos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local laws. All new hires must pass a background check as a condition of employment.

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Where is the Senior Software Engineer - Backend position at Dragos, Inc. located?

This position is based in United States. Dragos, Inc. has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Dragos, Inc. earn?

Dragos, Inc. has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Software Engineer - Backend role at Dragos, Inc. posted?

This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (13 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Software Engineer - Backend role at Dragos, Inc. require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Dragos, Inc. lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.