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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineer, SOC & Threat Hunting - **Company:** Censys, Inc. - **Location:** Ann Arbor, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $173,000.0 - $206,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, BigTable, BigQuery, Software as a Service, Code Coverage, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, PostgreSQL, Redis, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Backend, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/73b3fa22-f971-4cc1-b2a0-b9c788b011e4 ## About the Role * 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 Google Cloud Platform, 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. Explaining complex technical concepts to other engineers, designers, salespeople, and content marketers is no problem for you. * 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 What Sets You Apart: * Familiarity with a gRPC or REST * Experience with microservice-based designs with Google Cloud Platform PubSub, Kafka or other * Experience with different databases, like: Redis, BigTable, BigQuery, Postgres * Experience building, deploying, and maintaining containerized services in a Kubernetes * Familiarity with other web technologies such as TypeScript, JavaScript, and proficiency with React is a plus * You understand the value of building maintainable software. Some of your first tasks when building a new service are ensuring test coverage enforced by CI, adding linters, and adding code complexity checks. You enjoy a good abstraction, and promote established design patterns, but also know when to think outside the box. ## Description We're looking to hire a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team. In this capacity, you will contribute to the development of specialized tools for threat hunters, SOC analysts, and incident response professionals within the Censys Platform. Your responsibilities will involve advancing our Adversary Investigation module by architecting resilient APIs and scalable microservices for our SaaS infrastructure. By collaborating with engineering and product partners, you will transform intricate needs into sustainable software that delivers vital security intelligence. Your work will empower users to navigate the global Internet, identify emerging threats, and strengthen their organizational defenses. What You'll Do: * Architect and refine robust backend services to drive the capabilities of the Adversary Investigation module * Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to create high-impact solutions for our customers * Maintain end-to-end ownership of the development cycle, from automating builds and testing to deployment and ongoing monitoring * Facilitate data-intensive user experiences by integrating both internal systems and external APIs * Engage in a fast-paced, iterative environment focused on technical excellence and proactive feedback loops, 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. 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