Senior Backend Engineer, SOC & Threat Hunting
CensysAnn Arbor, Michigan, United States • San Francisco, California, United States • New York, New York, United States • Seattle, Washington, United States
Posted May 8, 2026
125000 - 177000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Censys is a global company with roots in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that provides real-time Internet intelligence and actionable threat insights to governments, Fortune 500 companies, and leading threat intelligence providers.
Job Description
Censys is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to contribute to the development of specialized tools for threat hunters, SOC analysts, and incident response professionals within the Censys Platform. The role involves architecting resilient APIs and scalable microservices for our SaaS infrastructure, collaborating with engineering and product partners, and transforming intricate needs into sustainable software that delivers vital security intelligence.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience building distributed web applications and APIs
- Experience with building microservices in GO (2+ years)
- Experience with at least one cloud provider, like GCP, AWS, or Azure
- Familiarity with Docker and interest in improving our CI/CD deployment process
- Desire to improve test coverage and increase code maintainability
- The ability to thoughtfully participate in technical discussions and drive towards data-driven decisions amidst ambiguity and competing priorities
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Benefits
- Equity
- Health, dental & vision coverage
- Retirement with company contribution
- Parental leave
- Mental health & wellness benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Professional development stipend