Senior Backend Engineer at Xage Security

At Xage, we are tackling the most urgent security challenges facing critical infrastructure, government agencies, and private enterprises today. As a global leader in zero trust access, we are dedicated to protecting the systems that keep our world running. Our team has earned recognition from Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers, and we are currently scaling rapidly while working on high-impact projects like our recent contract with the U.S. Space Force. We value creativity and collaboration, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us build a more secure future.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team in a full-time capacity. In this position, you will play a vital role in designing innovative security products that address critical gaps in the Internet of Things. By leveraging our unique blockchain-based technology, you will help us build robust, reliable architectures that keep adversaries at bay. This is an early-stage opportunity where you will work closely with our founders and leadership team to shape the future of our platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of specific project initiatives while ensuring the high quality of all technical deliverables.
• Design, develop, and maintain deployment processes and tools that support our solutions across IT, OT, and Cloud environments.
• Monitor system health and reliability while continuously improving our infrastructure to support highly scalable and distributed autonomous systems.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of software development experience involving WebSockets, packet tracing, and multi-tier client/server communication.
• Strong practical knowledge of JavaScript execution within modern web browsers, as well as authentication and authorization standards like JWT, SAML, and SSO.
• Solid understanding of multi-threading, socket programming, and low-latency, high-performance programming.
• Experience with secure coding practices in C++, Go, or Java, along with a background in threat analysis and vulnerability assessment.
• Hands-on expertise with application protocols such as SSH, RDP, VNC, and HTTP, alongside core concepts like TLS, PKI, and cryptography.
• Expert-level skills in Linux environments, including Ubuntu, Alpine, or Red Hat, as well as proficiency with Docker and microservice architectures.
• Excellent communication skills and a deep focus on debugging and troubleshooting complex systems.

Location

This position is based in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes both salary and equity. Our benefits program is designed to support your well-being and professional growth, featuring:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Support for visa transfers and immigration processing.
• The opportunity to collaborate directly with our executive team on all aspects of company building.