Backend Engineer - Cybersecurity & Embedded Systems

Cylake Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cylake Inc. is seeking a skilled backend or full-stack engineer in Sunnyvale, California, to help create next-generation cybersecurity products. You will play a key role in developing the management layer for embedded systems, requiring strong experience in backend programming and API design. With a competitive salary range of $150,000 – $250,000 per year, this role is ideal for someone looking to influence product success while growing their career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a backend or full‑stack engineer.
• Strong proficiency in modern backend programming languages.
• Deep understanding of database technologies and their performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the management layer for a distributed embedded system.
• Implement policy structure, configuration storage, and reliability.
• Develop engines that enable capabilities for a robust system.

Skills

Backend programming languages (Go, Python, Node.js, Rust)

Database technologies

RESTful or gRPC APIs

Policy Engines and policy‑as‑code frameworks

Security and secret storage technologies

Communication and documentation skills

Job description

Cylake Inc. is seeking a skilled backend or full-stack engineer in Sunnyvale, California, to help create next-generation cybersecurity products. You will play a key role in developing the management layer for embedded systems, requiring strong experience in backend programming and API design. With a competitive salary range of $150,000 – $250,000 per year, this role is ideal for someone looking to influence product success while growing their career.