Software Engineer (Backend)

About The Company

Censys is dedicated to providing comprehensive and trustworthy Internet intelligence. Our mission is to be the definitive platform for understanding everything on the internet by creating the industry’s most accurate, up-to-date, and real-time map of the online landscape. We serve a diverse global clientele, including government agencies, over 50% of the Fortune 500 companies, and leading threat intelligence providers worldwide. Our innovative solutions empower organizations to identify vulnerabilities, monitor internet infrastructure, and enhance security postures through actionable insights. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with a remote-first approach, Censys values diversity, inclusion, and continuous innovation to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer II to join our Core Services team, which is responsible for building and maintaining the foundational platform that manages authentication, authorization, identity, and account management across Censys. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance our role-based access control systems, develop new features such as group management, and contribute to the evolution of our public API. Your work will involve designing and implementing microservices with clean, well-tested code, and participating in the full development lifecycle from concept through deployment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the security and scalability of our platform, working in a dynamic environment that values ownership, technical excellence, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang), including idiomatic code, error handling, and standard library utilization
• Experience developing and deploying backend services in cloud environments such as GCP or AWS
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality features from development to production
• Excellent ownership and initiative, with the ability to identify tasks and follow through independently
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with identity management concepts such as SSO, SAML, OIDC, or SCIM is a plus
• Experience with containerization tools like Kubernetes and Docker is advantageous
• Comfort working within distributed systems, emphasizing correctness and security

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain role-based access control systems, developing fine-grained permission models suitable for enterprise clients
• Design and implement new platform features, including group management and expanded authentication mechanisms such as SAML and SCIM
• Build and deploy microservices with clear APIs, robust error handling, and comprehensive testing
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to clarify requirements, make technical decisions, and deliver features on schedule
• Participate in on-call rotations to support service stability, troubleshoot incidents, and ensure reliable platform operations
• Contribute to improving the developer experience for internal teams and external API consumers as platform capabilities grow
• Stay updated on industry best practices for security, scalability, and performance in distributed systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, with ranges adjusted based on location and experience
• Equity options to align your success with the company's growth
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement plan with company contributions
• Generous parental leave policies
• Mental health and wellness programs
• Flexible paid time off to promote work-life balance
• Professional development stipends to support continuous learning
• Incentives for sales roles and annual bonus plans for eligible employees

Equal Opportunity

Censys is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we look forward to welcoming diverse perspectives to our team.