C Software Engineer Cylake · Sunnyvale, CA, US

Rustify; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Rustify in Sunnyvale, CA, is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design and build the management layer for a distributed embedded system. You will architect policy structures, storage, reliability, and secret management, delivering engines that power secure, scalable services.

You will work with modern backend languages, RESTful/gRPC APIs, and cloud-based DevOps practices while collaborating with security and platform teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend or full-stack experience.
• Proficient in Go, Python, Node.js or Rust.
• Strong understanding of databases and performance.
• Experience designing RESTful or gRPC APIs.
• Experience with policy engines and policy-as-code.
• Security and secret storage expertise.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Frontend experience is a plus.
• Cloud/DevOps experience is a plus.
• IoT/Embedded experience is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the management layer for a distributed embedded system.
• Architect policy structure, configuration storage, reliability, and secret management.
• Develop engines that enable these capabilities.
• Deliver a robust, scalable backend while collaborating with security teams.
• Contribute to documentation and cross-functional reviews.

Skills

Backend development

API design

Databases & performance

Security & secret storage

Policy engines

Cloud & DevOps

Frontend (optional)

Embedded/IoT experience (nice-to-have)

Tools

Job description

# Software EngineerCylake · Sunnyvale, CA, US · Senior · HybridView & ApplyJoin a small team building the next generation of cybersecurity products from the ground up. Led by industry veterans with a proven track record of success - you will get to architect, build, and deliver hugely impactful products with this world-class team. You will have the opportunity to grow your career and skills along with the company from the very start.You will be responsible for designing and building the management layer for a distributed embedded system. This includes designing the policy structure, configuration storage and reliability, secret management, and engines that enable these capabilities. This will allow you to build a performant and robust system from the ground up, having a direct impact on the success of the product line.Required Experience5+ years of experience as a backend or full-stack engineerStrong proficiency in a subset of modern backend programming languages (Go, Python, Node.js, Rust, etc.)Deep understanding of database technologies, their performance characteristics, and use casesProven experience designing, building, and securing modern RESTful or gRPC-based APIs for highly available systemsExperience with Policy Engines and policy-as-code frameworksStrong understanding of security and secret storage technologiesStrong communication and documentation skillsFrontend experience is a plusExperience with modern cloud providers and DevOps experience is a plusIoT and Embedded system experience is a nice-to-haveWe offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and long-term success. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 – $250,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined based on job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Most candidates can expect an offer within the range listed above. Your recruiter will provide additional details on compensation and benefits to qualified candidates during the hiring process.