Staff Engineer, Distributed Systems
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Senior (5 to 8 years)
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The salary range is $140,000 - $200,000 depending on experience, plus equity.
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Requirements include 0-7 years developing distributed systems in cloud environments like Azure, AWS, or GCP; systems fundamentals in OS, distributed systems, networking, and databases; affinity for lower-level programming like threading and concurrency; and expert command of Go, Rust, C, C++, or similar.
StrongDM has a distributed but close-knit team with high standards and high respect for each other and customers. Core values include embracing the mission, pursuing mastery, and winning together.
Benefits include free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents; 401K, HSA, FSA, disability and life insurance; 6 weeks vacation + sick time; volunteer days + holidays; 24 weeks paid parental leave + transition time and childcare stipend; and generous monthly stipends.
Provides secure privileged access management
StrongDM provides secure privileged access to a company's infrastructure, covering both on-premises and cloud-based systems. Its platform simplifies access while minimizing risk, catering to businesses of all sizes in data-sensitive markets. The service operates on principles like Zero Standing Privileges and Just-in-Time access, ensuring that access is granted only when necessary and tailored to individual roles. This dynamic approach enhances security and streamlines the user experience, allowing employees to access resources instantly based on their specific needs. StrongDM's platform integrates seamlessly with various systems, from legacy databases to modern cloud tools, without requiring additional training. Unlike traditional solutions such as VPNs and jump boxes, StrongDM offers secure access from anywhere based on user identity, helping companies achieve Zero Trust security goals while maintaining an auditable access history for compliance.