About this role
Censys seeks a Staff Backend Engineer to lead technical direction for their Exposure Management team, migrating legacy ASM to a next-generation platform. You'll own backend services, drive cross-team alignment, mentor engineers, and leverage AI/LLM technologies to enhance the platform's intelligent capabilities.
Must have
10+ years of experience in software engineering
5+ years of experience with Go
Deep understanding of how the Internet works including WHOIS, SANs, and DNS
Strong distributed systems background with high availability and fault-tolerance
Experience with service-oriented architectures and operational stack
Ability to navigate unfamiliar legacy systems and reverse-engineer behavior
Strong communication and technical design skills
Open to using AI to amplify skills and improve efficiency
Technologies
Responsibilities
Serve as Tech Lead for the Exposure Management team driving technical direction
Own migration plan and execution from legacy ASM to new Exposure Management platform
Take end-to-end ownership of backend services and resolve complex legacy behavior
Drive technical alignment across shared systems improving scalability
Foster culture of technical excellence through mentorship and architectural leadership
Leverage AI and LLM technologies to improve engineering efficiency and platform capabilities
Benefits
Amenities
Recruitment process
Remote position within the United States or Canada
Building Supply Chain Intelligence module and expanding to first-party Exposure Management
High cost of living range is $198,000-$233,000 USD
Pay range localized by factor of 83%-100% based on work location
Annual bonus plan eligibility for eligible non-sales roles
Cameras required on during video interviews
In-person onboarding at HQ in Ann Arbor if hired
Identity verification through CLEAR required for offers
Not engaging with third-party recruiting agencies for this role
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