Senior Backend Engineer

GreyNoise is an innovative Series-A cybersecurity startup revolutionizing how organizations handle Internet scanning and exploitation risks. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll lead crucial projects in API development and data delivery pipelines, working with cutting-edge technologies like Go and Elasticsearch. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, offering the opportunity to mentor others and shape the company's technical direction.

The position offers an exceptional work-life balance with a remote-first culture, comprehensive benefits including 100% covered health insurance, and competitive compensation including equity. You'll be joining a transparent, mission-driven team that values clinical thinking and customer empathy. The company serves over 10,000 community users and 100+ paid customers, providing real-time intelligence through a global sensor network.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of production software engineering experience, strong expertise in Go and cloud infrastructure, and a proven track record of technical leadership. You'll work in a culture that values readability, fast delivery, and technical pragmatism. This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a direct impact on users while solving complex cybersecurity challenges in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Working at GreyNoise means joining a company that's transparent about its operations and highly regarded by enterprise customers, investors, and industry journalists. The company's culture emphasizes work-life balance, continuous learning, and innovation, making it an ideal place for engineers who want to grow beyond their current skill set while making meaningful contributions to cybersecurity.