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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)
  • Experience working with databases (BigTable, Cloud Spanner, HBase, Cassandra)
  • 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)
  • Experience building, deploying, or maintaining containerized services in Kubernetes
  • Understanding of how the Internet works and how machines/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 work on building scalable, data-driven services that enhance the company's Internet Map Connections team. Your responsibilities will include developing large-scale applications, maintaining data pipelines, and collaborating with other engineers and product teams to create effective solutions. You will also engage in productionizing prototypes and supporting security and research initiatives.

Benefits
  • Equity
  • Health, dental & vision coverage
  • Retirement with company contribution
  • Parental leave
  • Mental health & wellness benefits
  • Flexible PTO
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Go and cloud providers
  • Salary range varies significantly based on location
  • Remote work is available but requires candidates to keep cameras on during video interviews
  • Identity verification through CLEAR is required for candidates who receive an offer
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Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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