Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Dragos

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, OT Security, ICSIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in JVM based languages in a complex, scalable environment
  • 5+ years of experience in a high performing, cross-functional team environment
  • 3+ years of experience in relational databases such as Postgres
  • 3+ years of experience with NoSQL databases such as Elasticsearch
  • 3+ years of experience working in a microservices architecture
  • 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining features in a complex software system
  • Familiarity with networking concepts like VLAN, SDN, and VXLAN
  • Experience integrating with third party devices and data providers
  • Experience incorporating AI tools, models, or services into development workflows
  • Additional qualifications that will help you succeed:
  • Strong understanding of networking security architecture and concepts like VLAN, SDN, and VXLAN
  • Experience working with and integrating networking devices such as firewalls, switches, routers, and virtual appliances
  • Experience building information security products
  • Experience with micro-segmentation network configurations
  • Experience with cloud-first development and deployment
  • Experience with Go or Rust languages in production environments

Responsibilities

  • Helping plan, develop, and test projects in a timely manner
  • Providing feedback via code reviews and systems design reviews on your team
  • Providing technical input throughout the development lifecycle, working with your team to shape new features while maintaining existing functionality
  • Following established patterns and best practices where they exist and evolving or developing them when needed
  • Making recommendations on potential product improvements based on feedback from stakeholders
  • Giving and receiving peer feedback on a normal cadence as part of our review cycle

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend EngineeringCode ReviewSoftware TestingProject PlanningMicrosegmentation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position?

Dragos has a remote-first culture with operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC.

What technical skills are required for this Senior Software Engineer role?

Required skills include 5+ years in JVM based languages in complex scalable environments, 3+ years with relational databases like Postgres, 3+ years with NoSQL databases like Elasticsearch, and 3+ years in microservices architecture.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Dragos?

Dragos embodies core values of authenticity, transparency, and trust in a remote-first culture, seeking mission-oriented teammates passionate about their craft who work well across disciplines and care deeply about customers.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have 5+ years in high-performing cross-functional teams, are product engineers who contribute beyond code, are comfortable being uncomfortable without ego, and continuously raise the bar to solve difficult problems.

Dragos

Cybersecurity for industrial control systems

About Dragos

Dragos specializes in cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments, which are essential for industries like manufacturing, energy, and transportation. Their main product, the Dragos Platform, allows organizations to visualize their network, detect threats, and respond effectively to cyberattacks. This platform is particularly important because many ICS and OT systems are outdated and vulnerable to attacks that could impact public safety and economic stability. Dragos differentiates itself by focusing specifically on the unique needs of these industrial sectors, providing both a comprehensive platform and consulting services to help clients enhance their cybersecurity strategies. The company's goal is to protect critical industrial assets from cyber threats, ensuring the safety and reliability of essential services across various industries.

Glen Burnie, MarylandHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$420.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Consulting, Industrial & Manufacturing, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance
401k with match
Equity
Competitive compensation
Remote working options
Pet-friendly options
In-house brewery

Risks

Emerging OT cybersecurity firms may erode Dragos' market share.
Rapid evolution of ransomware tactics may outpace Dragos' detection capabilities.
Integration of new acquisitions may face operational challenges.

Differentiation

Dragos specializes in cybersecurity for industrial control systems and operational technology environments.
The Dragos Platform offers comprehensive visibility, threat detection, and rapid response tools.
Dragos provides consulting services to enhance strategic cybersecurity roadmaps for organizations.

Upsides

Rising ransomware attacks increase demand for Dragos' OT cybersecurity solutions.
Strategic partnerships enhance Dragos' service offerings and customer trust.
Acquisition of Network Perception strengthens Dragos' platform capabilities.

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