Who you are

• Experience writing backend services in Go (Golang)
• Foundational understanding of distributed systems and common operational challenges
• General knowledge of database design and typical access patterns
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS or GCP)
• Strong collaboration, communication, and analytical troubleshooting skills
• A track record of delivering well-defined work at high quality, knowing when to ask for clarification or help, and learning quickly from mistakes
• Experience building services on GCP

What the job involves

• We’re hiring a Software Engineer II (backend) to help build and evolve our next-generation Censys Platform
• In this role, you’ll develop scalable microservices and design robust APIs that power our SaaS product
• You’ll work closely with product and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into well-architected, maintainable software that powers critical security insights
• Your contributions will help users explore and understand the global Internet, enabling them to uncover threats and better protect their organizations
• Design, build, and enhance backend services that power core functionality across the Censys Platform
• Partner with Product, Design, and Frontend Engineers to deliver features that solve real customer problems
• Integrate with internal and external APIs to support rich, data-driven experiences
• Own the full development lifecycle by automating build, test, deployment, and monitoring workflows
• Contribute to an iterative development process that emphasizes continuous improvement and rapid feedback
• Help evolve the Censys public API as platform capabilities grow
• Own small-to-medium features from technical design through launch, with increasing independence; participate in design discussions with guidance from senior engineers
• Share on-call responsibilities for your areas and handle straightforward incidents with team support as needed

The application process

• 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

Benefits

• Remote Work Opportunities
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• 401K
• Family Medical Leave
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• PTO, Sick Days, Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Learning & Development