Senior Backend Engineer (IC6)

Dispel builds secure, private network infrastructure for critical industries. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will deliver complex systems across software, infrastructure, networking, and security, working closely with cross-team stakeholders to define requirements, identify problems early, and deliver software that delights customers.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience with a demonstrated track record of delivering complex systems.
• Strong proficiency in at least one core programming language, such as Python, TypeScript, or Go.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and networking constructs.
• Experience working across multiple layers of the stack: application, database, infrastructure, or security.
• Strong understanding of system reliability, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Experience on multiple teams or in multiple roles, with a strong understanding of databases, caches, queues, events, and workers.
• Solid understanding of network fundamentals, routing, switching, VPN protocols, DNS, and firewalls.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and hardening practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in-person and over team chat.
• A passion for learning new disciplines and gaining a deep understanding of how others on the team do their work.
• A willingness to accept failure and feedback, learn and try again.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Performance bonus and equity eligible
• Remote work
• Medical, vision, dental insurance