Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Advanced Cluster Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the design and execution of backend services and essential system components within the RHACS platform.

• Develop and enhance crucial services, automation tools, and Linux-based data collection systems with a strong emphasis on scalability, reliability, and performance.

• Influence architectural choices and contribute to the long-term technical strategy of the platform.

• Take ownership of your code quality and ensure that systems are well-tested, observable, and resilient.

• Promote a “design-first” engineering culture by advocating for design document practices and structured technical reviews.

• Develop and refine automated testing frameworks for complex distributed systems.

• Identify technical gaps, emerging risks, and future scalability challenges in Kubernetes security proactively.

• Assess and implement new technologies, frameworks, and languages that enhance developer productivity and system robustness.

• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and enhance RHACS features.

• Work together with teams to ensure alignment on architecture, priorities, and delivery schedules.

• Troubleshoot and resolve intricate customer issues related to Kubernetes, Linux internals, and distributed systems.

• Provide in-depth technical insights and guidance to enhance system reliability and customer experience.

• Mentor engineers through code reviews, design feedback, and technical advice.

• Cultivate a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and engineering excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field with over 5 years of software engineering experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with more than 7 years of relevant experience in backend systems, security, or distributed systems.

• Strong expertise in backend development with proficiency in languages such as Go, C++, or similar.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and creating scalable, high-performance distributed systems.

• Practical experience in building RESTful and/or gRPC APIs in production settings.

• Deep understanding of Kubernetes, including deployment, operations, and security in production environments.

• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Helm, or similar technologies.

• Experience with system-level debugging, Linux internals, or security-focused engineering is highly desirable.

• Strong proponent of automated testing, CI/CD, and high-quality engineering practices.

• Proven ability to write clear, structured technical design documents.

• Excellent communication skills with the capability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.

• Collaborative approach with experience working across engineering, product, and design teams.

• Comfortable operating in dynamic, rapidly changing technical environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care.

• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan.

• Retirement 401(k) with employer match.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Paid parental leave plans for all new parents.

• Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave.

• Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!