Senior Backend Engineer - Rust, xOT Security (Remote)

Dragos, Inc.; Lennox Park (MD); On-site; USD 148,500 - 181,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Equity Package

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Job summary

Dragos, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build the leading xOT Security Platform. You will join our Backend Community, designing robust Rust services and collaborating with security teams to ensure scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes high performance, continuous learning in Rust and security, and a remote-first culture across North America. You will work with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable software at scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing backend systems in a fast paced, high performance team environment.
• Cybersecurity experience.
• 3+ years of experience with PostgreSQL.
• 3+ years of experience with Elasticsearch.
• 3+ years of experience working in a microservices architecture.
• Rust proficiency or willingness to become proficient quickly.
• Experience integrating with third party devices and data providers.
• Experience incorporating AI tools, models, or services into development workflows.

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.

Skills

Backend development

Rust

Cybersecurity

Relational databases

Tools

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Dragos, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build the leading xOT Security Platform. You will join our Backend Community, designing robust Rust services and collaborating with security teams to ensure scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes high performance, continuous learning in Rust and security, and a remote-first culture across North America. You will work with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable software at scale.