Principal Backend Engineer (Rust) - Remote OT Security

Dragos

United States

Remote

USD 203,000 - 248,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dragos is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our team in building the leading xOT Security Platform. You will be a backend engineer contributing to scalable, high‑performing systems and collaborating with cross‑functional teams across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC.

The role emphasizes mentorship, architectural leadership, and staying ahead in Rust, security, and distributed systems.

Qualifications

10+ years of backend systems experience at scale in high-performance teams.
5+ years with PostgreSQL databases.
5+ years with Elasticsearch.
5+ years in a microservices architecture.
Rust proficiency or demonstrated ability to become proficient quickly.
Experience integrating with third party devices and data providers.
Experience incorporating AI tools, models, or services into development workflows.
Proven track record of mentoring and developing senior engineers.
Demonstrated ability to lead architectural decisions and influence technical strategy across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust, testable, high-performance systems and tools in Rust.
Optimize existing software architectures to enhance speed and efficiency.
Actively participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including debugging and optimization, ensuring and elevating software quality.
Stay informed about the latest advancements in Rust programming, security, and software design principles, helping to foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
Give and receive peer feedback on a normal cadence as part of our review cycle.