Senior Platform Backend Engineer - Cloud, C++, APIs

Frontdoor Defense; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanium is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and maintain backend services powering its platform. You will work in a nimble team, iterating with product management and customers for feedback. The role requires designing and deploying scalable, secure services with modern tooling and AI-assisted coding support.

The position follows a hybrid schedule with three days in the office per week at Bellevue, WA; Durham, NC; or Emeryville, CA. A strong customer engagement approach is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years industry experience; 10+ preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of C++ and backend service design.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS/Azure) and security primitives.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Tanium's backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with product management for feedback and iteration.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy new product ideas from ground up.

Skills

C++

Backend design

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Security: TLS PKI

HTTP APIs

CI/CD: Git, GHA, Jenkins

AI tools integration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CS Degree preferred

Tools

Git

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Tanium is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and maintain backend services powering its platform. You will work in a nimble team, iterating with product management and customers for feedback. The role requires designing and deploying scalable, secure services with modern tooling and AI-assisted coding support.

The position follows a hybrid schedule with three days in the office per week at Bellevue, WA; Durham, NC; or Emeryville, CA. A strong customer engagement approach is valued.