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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Distributed Systems Engineer - **Company:** Censys, Inc. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $157,000.0 - $188,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, BigTable, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Serialization, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Protocol Buffers, Apache HBase, Object-Oriented Software Development, Queueing Systems, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Google Cloud, Data Ingestion, Caching, Backend, Kubernetes, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f52be681-8f71-4875-b924-5ac969dd6d24 ## About the Role * 5+ years of software engineering experience writing distributed systems (i.e. data ingestion pipelines, databases, services) * Experience with object-oriented programming - we use Go * Experience with at least one cloud provider, like: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform * Experience with message queue technologies, like: AWS Kinesis , Google Pub/Sub, Kafka, or other * Proficient with databases, like: BigTable, Cloud Spanner, HBase, Cassandra, or other * Proficient at building scalable, distributed systems * Know when and where to utilize AI * Ability to write understandable, testable code with an eye towards maintainability * Possess strong communication skills and can explain technical concepts to other engineers and product managers. * Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact. Things that make you stand out: * Familiarity with gRPC or REST. * Familiarity with data serialization technologies, like: Protobuf, MessagePack, etc. * Experience building, deploying, and maintaining containerized services in a Kubernetes. * Knowledge of how DNS works and is used in practice * An understanding of how the Internet works; how machines and services communicate using defined protocols / standards. ## Description * Build large scale, real-time streaming services and applications which leverage our massive datasets to power internal APIs and external applications. * Own the design and development phases of backend services and APIs that power the data platform that is our Internet Map. * Own planning activities to ensure we're building the right things, by collaborating with engineering and product teams. * Leverage your experience of architecture and design to build various parts of the system, including components like: messaging queues, databases, ingestion pipelines, caching layers, and services that run in the cloud or on-prem., To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates to keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired, we would love to bring you to our HQ in Ann Arbor for in-person onboarding. By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with our Censys Privacy Policy. Our roots are in Ann Arbor, Michigan and our innovation is fueled by the team's global perspectives. For this role, we are open to remote employees across the continental US. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Censys is an equal opportunity employer. Note to external recruiters/agencies: We are not currently engaging with third-party agencies for this role and will not accept unsolicited outreach. We kindly ask that you do not submit resumes or candidate profiles to our team. 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