Backend Architect (Golang)

TL;DR

Backend Architect (Golang): Define and evolve the architecture of backend platform serving connections from millions of users with an accent on scalability, reliability, performance, and security. Focus on designing highly available distributed services, implementing VPN protocols, and optimizing low-latency networking.

Location: Remote USA

Salary: $250,000 - $275,000

Company

Cybersecurity company helping customers monitor, manage, and protect identities and personal information in the digital world, backed by WndrCo, Warburg Pincus, and General Catalyst.

What you will do

• Define and evolve backend platform architecture for millions of users
• Design and build highly available distributed services in Golang, setting scalability, reliability, and performance targets
• Lead code reviews, champion testing, clean architecture, and engineering best practices
• Partner with SDK team to integrate client features into backend systems
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with security, infrastructure, and product teams
• Drive team to meet performance targets and ship reliable products

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 8+ years of backend engineering & architecture experience with 5+ years in Golang
• Proven track record designing and operating distributed systems at scale with deep understanding of networking protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS)
• Hands-on experience with VPN protocols (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec), tunneling, NAT traversal, and low-latency networking
• Production experience on AWS (EC2, EKS, S3, Aurora/RDS) with Docker, Kubernetes, and strong Linux background
• Working knowledge of cryptography fundamentals, threat modeling, secure coding practices, and strong API design skills

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Network performance tuning and optimization experience with Python and Java
• Experience with NoSQL databases and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay, generous health and wellness benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave
• Solve real customer problems in a scrappy, nimble organization where individual contributions are valued
• Accelerate career in fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with talented people
• Inclusive community committed to no discrimination or harassment