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Distributed Systems Engineer (Data Platform)

Censys
Location
Remote (US/Canada)
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience building distributed systems
  • Experience with object-oriented programming, specifically in Go
  • Experience with at least one cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience or familiarity with message queue technologies (AWS Kinesis, Google Pub/Sub, Kafka, etc.)
  • Experience working with databases (BigTable, Cloud Spanner, HBase, Cassandra, etc.)
  • Understanding of core distributed systems concepts (scalability, fault tolerance, reliability)
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with gRPC or REST
  • Familiarity with data serialization technologies (Protobuf, MessagePack, etc.)
  • Experience building, deploying, or maintaining containerized services in Kubernetes
  • Understanding of how the Internet works and how machines and services communicate using defined protocols/standards
  • Any Security Domain knowledge
What the job really is

As a Senior Distributed Systems Engineer at Censys, you will be responsible for building scalable, data-driven services that enhance the company's Internet intelligence offerings. Your role will involve developing internal APIs, productionizing prototypes, and maintaining systems such as data pipelines and messaging systems. Collaboration with other engineers and product teams will be key to ensure the solutions you build are effective and maintainable.

Benefits
  • Equity
  • Health, dental & vision coverage
  • Retirement with company contribution
  • Parental leave
  • Mental health & wellness benefits
  • Flexible PTO
Things to weigh
  • Salary ranges provided are location-dependent and may vary based on individual qualifications and market demands.
  • The requirement to keep cameras on during video interviews may not suit all candidates.
  • The role involves working with large datasets and distributed systems, which may require a steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with these technologies.
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