Shape and refine the backend platform architecture that supports millions of concurrent users
Develop scalable, distributed services in Golang, setting benchmarks for performance, reliability, and system resilience
Oversee code quality through rigorous reviews and promote best practices in testing, design, and software engineering
Collaborate with the SDK team to ensure seamless integration of client-side features into backend infrastructure
Guide engineering teams through technical challenges while coordinating with security, infrastructure, and product divisions
Ensure delivery of robust, high-performing systems that meet scalability and user protection standards

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent discipline
Minimum of 8 years in backend engineering and system architecture, including at least 5 years using Golang
Demonstrated experience building and managing large-scale distributed systems with solid knowledge of networking protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, and DNS
Direct experience implementing and maintaining VPN technologies including WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IPsec, along with expertise in tunneling, NAT traversal, and low-latency network design
Proven production experience with AWS services like EC2, EKS, S3, and Aurora/RDS, containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, and strong proficiency in Linux environments
Familiarity with core cryptographic principles, threat modeling, secure coding techniques, and well-designed API patterns

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience optimizing network performance with scripting or programming in Python and Java
Background working with NoSQL databases and observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry

Competitive pay

Remote

This position is fully remote (#LI-REMOTE)

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