Software Engineer - Backend

Xage Security, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health, dental, vision insurance

Visa transfers and immigration support

Work with founders and executives

Job summary

Xage Security, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer – Backend with 2–5 years of experience to design, build, and scale secure backend services for our Zero Trust platform. You will own features from design to deployment, collaborate with product and security teams, and push performance while operating across edge and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes Go proficiency, comfort with distributed systems, and a startup mindset in a hybrid Palo Alto setting with visa support and strong growth.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional software engineering experience shipping production-grade backend code.
• Strong experience in Golang is desirable; deep expertise in C++, Rust, Java, or Python with a path to Go is acceptable.
• Solid understanding of concurrency, asynchronous programming, and scalable distributed applications.
• Strong data structures, algorithms, and software design pattern knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build & Scale: design and implement robust, high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Own Features: take ownership from design through testing and deployment.
• Optimize Performance: write clean, concurrent code for edge and cloud environments.
• Collaborate: work with product, security researchers, and frontend teams to ensure secure UX.
• Elevate the Team: participate in code reviews and raise engineering standards.

Skills

Golang

C++

Rust

Java

Python

Distributed systems

CS fundamentals

Startup mindset

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Engineer – Backend

Xage Security July 24, 2026

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Hybrid

About Xage

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, government, and private enterprises are at an all time high – and only growing more urgent by the day. Xage is a global leader in zero trust access and protection at the forefront of solving this pressing issue. We are pioneering a secure tomorrow by empowering organizations worldwide to connect anyone to anything, while delivering unparalleled defense against every cyber threat.

We have built tremendous momentum across governments and commercial enterprises around the world, and it’s just the beginning. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers, Xage prioritizes creativity, collaboration, and innovation in pursuit of our mission. We are headquartered in Palo Alto, CA and have global teams across North America and EMEA.

We’re passionate about solving problems that have positive, real-world consequences for the lives of everyday people. We hope you’ll join us in the fight against cyberattacks and safeguarding critical infrastructure. .

The Role

We are looking for a Software Engineer with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our core engineering team. In this role, you won’t just be maintaining legacy systems; you will be designing, building, and scaling security software for multiple products.

What You’ll Do

• Build & Scale: Design and implement robust, high-performance backend services and APIs for our Zero Trust Security Fabric.
• Own Features: Take ownership of features from architectural design through implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Optimize Performance: Write clean, concurrent, and highly efficient code capable of running seamlessly at the network edge and in the cloud.
• Collaborate: Partner closely with product management, security researchers, and front-end teams to deliver frictionless user experiences without compromising security.
• Elevate the Team: Participate in code reviews, share technical insights, and help maintain high engineering standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 2 to 5 years of professional software engineering experience shipping production-grade backend code.
• Language Proficiency: Strong experience in Golang is desirable. Alternatively, deep expertise in systems-level or backend languages like C++, Rust, Java, or Python, combined with a strong desire to pivot to Go.
• Distributed Systems: A solid understanding of concurrency, asynchronous programming, and building scalable distributed applications.
• CS Fundamentals: Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• The Startup Mindset: Comfort with ambiguity, a bias for action, and the ability to adapt quickly as our product and team scale.

Bonus Points If You Have…

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native ecosystems.
• A background or strong interest in cybersecurity concepts (cryptography, PKI, OAuth, IAM, Zero Trust).
• Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, gRPC, MQTT).
• Experience working with IoT, OT (Operational Technology), or industrial control systems.

Perks

• Salary Range: $115,000 – $145,000 p/yr + Equity
• Full health, dental, vision insurance
• We will process visa transfers and immigration
• Work with founders and executives closely and participate in all aspects of company building
• Early stage opportunity in a massive sized market with proven traction and growing rapidly

Recognition & Momentum

Xage Security has experienced explosive growth and received numerous awards and recognition, including:

• Named by Forbes one of America’s Best Startup Employers 2024-2026
• $17 million contract awarded by U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) to offer its zero trust access control
• Named in Gartner research on Cyber-Physical Systems Protection Platforms, Zero Trust Network Access, Privileged Access Management, and CPS Secure Remote Access
• Named in Forrester research on Operation Technology Security, IoT, and Microsegmentation
• Named a Gold winner for Identity & Access Security Solution in the 2024 American Business Awards
• Named a Top 10 Security Solution in the CRN Internet of Things 50 list 2024
• ISO 27001:2022, IEC 62443, and FIPS 140-2 Certified

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