Senior Backend Engineer - Rust & OT Security Platform

Dragos, Inc.; Lennox Park (MD); On-site; USD 163,200 - 220,800; Full time

Job summary

Dragos is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Backend Community in building the leading xOT Security Platform. You will design, implement, and optimize high-performance Rust systems within a distributed environment, collaborating across disciplines and guiding technical decisions.

The role emphasizes autonomy, strong product sense, and commitment to customers. Remote-friendly with a focus on reliability and security in OT environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend development in fast-paced teams.
• 3+ years with PostgreSQL.
• 3+ years with Elasticsearch.
• 3+ years in a microservices architecture.
• Rust proficiency or ability to become proficient quickly.
• Experience leading technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, testable, high-performance systems in Rust.
• Optimize existing software architectures for speed and efficiency.
• Actively participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including debugging and optimization.
• Stay informed about Rust, security, and software design principles to foster continuous learning.
• Give and receive peer feedback as part of our review cycle.

Skills

Backend engineering

System design

Leadership

Communication

Tools

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Rust

Kubernetes

Docker

Prometheus

Job description

Dragos is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Backend Community in building the leading xOT Security Platform. You will design, implement, and optimize high-performance Rust systems within a distributed environment, collaborating across disciplines and guiding technical decisions.

The role emphasizes autonomy, strong product sense, and commitment to customers. Remote-friendly with a focus on reliability and security in OT environments.