Senior Backend Engineer (Golang & Python)

McAfee, Inc.; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

401k Retirement

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

McAfee is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale backend services powering security products and cloud platforms. You'll develop high-performance microservices and APIs using Golang and Python, collaborating across product, platform, and security teams.

The role emphasizes cloud-native development, reliability, and solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work in Frisco, TX, with on-site as needed and home-office when not on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience developing backend systems using Golang.
• Strong experience developing applications and services using Python.
• Experience building and supporting distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of API design, REST services, and asynchronous messaging patterns.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Golang and Python.
• Build scalable, resilient, and highly available microservices architectures.
• Develop and optimize RESTful and event-driven services supporting millions of customer interactions.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver new platform capabilities.
• Design solutions that leverage cloud-native technologies and modern infrastructure practices.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design reviews.
• Improve system observability through monitoring, logging, alerting, and performance analysis.
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root-cause analysis for critical incidents.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Golang

Python

Distributed systems

API design

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

Git / CI/CD

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field

Tools

Terraform

Kafka

GitHub / GitLab

Observability tools

Job description

Role Summary

McAfee is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help design, build, and scale the backend services that power our security products and cloud platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-performance microservices, APIs, and distributed systems using Golang and Python, while collaborating closely with product, platform, and security engineering teams.

The ideal candidate is passionate about building reliable, scalable systems, has strong cloud-native development experience, and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.

This is a Hybrid position located in Frisco, TX. You will be required to be on-site on an as-needed basis; when you are not working on-site, you will work from your home office. You must be within commutable distance of Frisco, TX. We are not offering relocation assistance at this time.

#LI-Hybrid

Position Details

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Golang and Python.
• Build scalable, resilient, and highly available microservices architectures.
• Develop and optimize RESTful and event-driven services supporting millions of customer interactions.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver new platform capabilities.
• Design solutions that leverage cloud-native technologies and modern infrastructure practices.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design reviews.
• Improve system observability through monitoring, logging, alerting, and performance analysis.
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root-cause analysis for critical incidents.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience developing backend systems using Golang.
• Strong experience developing applications and services using Python.
• Experience building and supporting distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of API design, REST services, and asynchronous messaging patterns.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building large-scale SaaS or cloud security products.
• Experience with message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS/SNS.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Experience with security-focused applications, cybersecurity products, or endpoint protection platforms.
• Experience designing high-throughput, low-latency services.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-powered platforms, LLM integrations, or data processing pipelines.

Technical Environment

• Golang
• Python
• AWS / Azure
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• Kafka
• REST APIs
• GitHub / GitLab
• CI/CD
• PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB
• Observability and monitoring tools

Success in This Role

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong backend engineering fundamentals, ownership of production systems, the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative environment, and a passion for building secure, scalable software that delivers exceptional customer experiences.

Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.

Company Benefits and Perks

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.:

• Bonus Program
• 401k Retirement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support and Community Involvement
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees
• 96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees Accrued Each Year

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

Pay Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $93,370.00/Yr. - USD $153,400.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.