Staff Front End Engineer at Dragos

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, ICS/OT, IndustrialIndustries

Requirements

  • 6–8+ years of experience with modern front-end stacks (React, TypeScript, Redux, etc.)
  • Proven experience architecting scalable systems and leading technical direction for frontend applications
  • Actively use AI-assisted development tools and set expectations for their effective, secure, and scalable adoption across teams
  • Deep understanding of performance optimization and scalable UI architecture
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and influencing engineers across teams
  • Experience with build tools (Vite, Turbo, Rollup, Webpack) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Bitbucket)
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Jest, RTL, Playwright)

Responsibilities

  • Architecting and evolving scalable UI frameworks and product subsystems
  • Driving technical strategy and setting standards for performance, testing, and maintainability
  • Leading cross-team initiatives to improve workflows, tooling, and platform reliability
  • Partnering with Product and Design to align system-level architecture with user experience goals
  • Coding, testing, and debugging critical applications
  • Reviewing designs and implementations across multiple teams to ensure technical quality
  • Mentoring engineers across the UI Community and helping shape its technical direction

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Front EndUI FrameworksReactJavaScriptTypeScriptScalable UIMicrosegmentationOT SecurityMentoringArchitecture

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 front-end skills and experience are required?

Candidates need 6–8+ years of experience with modern front-end stacks like React, TypeScript, and Redux, plus proven experience architecting scalable systems and leading technical direction for frontend applications.

What is the company culture like at Dragos?

Dragos fosters a remote-first culture and seeks mission-oriented teammates who embody core values of authenticity, transparency, and trust.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The role is part of the UI Community embedded within the Microsegmentation Product Team in a matrix-style engineering organization.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Front End Engineer role?

Strong candidates are product engineers who thrive on solving hard problems, care deeply about customer outcomes, raise the bar for others, navigate ambiguity, and actively use AI-assisted development tools.

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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