Principal Software Engineer - Backend

Dragos

Remote regions

United States

Salary range

$225,000–$225,000/yr

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About the Role:

  • As a Principal Software Engineer, you will build the leading xOT Security Platform in a matrix-style engineering organization.
  • You will be part of the Backend Community, working with a remote-first team across the globe.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of backend development experience in high-performance team environments.
  • 5+ years with relational databases like Postgres and NoSQL databases like Elasticsearch.
  • Solid experience with Rust and microservices architecture, plus proven leadership in mentoring and technical strategy.

Dragos

Dragos is a global leader in xOT cybersecurity, combining technology, threat intelligence, and expert services to protect critical infrastructure. The company is a remote-first, mission-driven team across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC built on authenticity, transparency, and trust.

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