Founding Backend Engineer - Cloud-Native Security SaaS

Zip Security; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the United States is seeking a Backend Engineer to develop a multi-tenant, cloud-native product. The role involves designing secure APIs, optimizing database queries, and collaborating on enterprise security integrations. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in backend development with Rust. Experience with AWS and a passion for security is essential. This position offers a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong background in backend development with Rust or comparable language.
• Experience with authentication and secrets management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure APIs that harmonize functionality across multiple enterprise software providers.
• Build a first‑class, multi‑tenant, cloud‑native product.
• Optimize database queries and construct secure login flows.

Skills

AWS services familiarity

Backend development with Rust

Experience with authentication (Auth0)

Willingness to learn new technologies

Tools

Docker

HashiCorp Vault

TypeScript

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in the United States is seeking a Backend Engineer to develop a multi-tenant, cloud-native product. The role involves designing secure APIs, optimizing database queries, and collaborating on enterprise security integrations. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in backend development with Rust. Experience with AWS and a passion for security is essential. This position offers a dynamic startup environment.