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Senior Software Engineer – Security & Distributed Systems

RapidFort, Inc.
Location
Remote
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$150,000–$200,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, ideally building backend platforms or distributed systems
  • Strong programming experience with Python, Go, C++, Java, or similar backend/system-level languages
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems and production backend architecture
  • Strong knowledge of Linux systems and internals
  • Experience building APIs, backend services, microservices, or large-scale data-processing systems
  • Hands-on experience with Docker, containers, and Kubernetes
Nice to have
  • Experience building security products or developer/security infrastructure
  • Experience working with very large software or vulnerability datasets
  • Deep understanding of container images, registries, layers, packages, and dependencies
  • Experience with Kubernetes internals and container runtimes
  • Knowledge of Linux package ecosystems such as RPM, DEB, APK, or similar
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at RapidFort, you will be responsible for designing and developing backend services and distributed systems that enhance the company's cybersecurity platform. Your role will involve working with large volumes of security and vulnerability data, building scalable APIs, and solving complex problems related to performance and reliability in containerized and cloud environments. This position requires strong programming skills and a deep understanding of distributed systems, with a focus on creating secure and efficient software solutions.

Benefits
  • $150,000–$200,000 base salary
  • Equity participation
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Remote-first work environment
  • Flexible working arrangements
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed beyond the range of $150,000–$200,000, which may vary based on experience and location.
  • The role requires U.S. citizenship due to the nature of the work with government clients.
  • The position is focused on backend engineering rather than SRE or infrastructure operations, which may not suit all candidates.
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