Senior Backend Software Engineer (Go) Remote

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Go) job for an early-stage startup building secure enterprise-grade software, with a salary range of $180K – $230K. The role involves architecting and building secure, scalable distributed microservices, designing systems for high availability, and implementing robust audit logging and observability.

Requirements

• 6–20 years backend engineering experience
• Strong in Go (preferred) or Java
• Excellent CS fundamentals
• Broad backend expertise: APIs, databases, distributed systems, infra
• Owned end-to-end systems in startup or major production at big tech
• Built secure, scalable architectures
• Experience with IAM protocols: OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC, WebAuthn
• Familiarity with PKI, certificate authorities, corporate IT/security (MDM, endpoint)
• Implemented production audit logging
• Strong CI/CD concepts & Kubernetes experience
• Database schema design & raw SQL
• Worked with compliance: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA
• CS degree from top program

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Support for transfers & straightforward authorizations (e.g., TN status)