Senior Backend Engineer

USD 128,000-150,000 per year
SENIOR
✅ Remote

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences

Security @ 4 Docker @ 4 Go @ 4 Kafka @ 4 Kubernetes @ 4 Terraform @ 4 Python @ 4 SQL @ 4 GCP @ 4 NoSQL @ 4 CI/CD @ 4 Distributed Systems @ 4 AWS @ 4 Azure @ 4 Communication @ 4 JavaScript @ 1 React @ 1 Rust @ 4 Microservices @ 4 AI @ 4 Data Pipelines @ 4

Details

At SentinelOne, we’re redefining cybersecurity by pushing the limits of what’s possible—leveraging AI-powered, data-driven innovation to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats.

From building industry-leading products to cultivating an exceptional company culture, our core values guide everything we do. We’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to drive impact. If you’re excited about solving complex challenges in bold, innovative ways, we’d love to connect with you.

Role summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer who will help build our next-generation cloud workload security offering. You will own and lead the architecture, design, and implementation of a multi-disciplinary cloud-native software platform that will serve thousands of users (enterprise & public sector clients globally) and process billions of events daily. You will build distributed systems and end-to-end, high-traffic, practically zero-latency, real-time data pipelines that serve our customers in cloud security.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, design, and develop SentinelOne’s cloud workload security offering using modern cloud-native technologies and services.
  • Participate in architecture, design, and technological research while considering cost, performance, scale, monitoring, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders to execute the product roadmap.
  • Work in a CI/CD environment.
  • Learn and adopt new technologies, mainly in complex distributed systems in the cloud.

Tech stack

  • Backend: Go, Python, Rust
  • Data & Messaging: Kafka, SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Infrastructure & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code (such as Terraform)
  • Cloud: Major public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)

Requirements

  • Experience designing and building high-traffic, large-scale microservices and real-time data pipelines with a focus on high availability, ultra-low latency, and maintainability.
  • Experience developing resilient, cloud-native solutions and real-time data pipelines.
  • At least 5 years of experience with Python or Go.
  • Experience working with databases (both SQL and NoSQL).
  • Proven experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Experience with Kubernetes is a significant advantage.
  • Hands-on experience with React (or similar modern JavaScript framework) is a strong plus.
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka (or equivalent streaming platform) is a strong plus.
  • Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code (such as Terraform) is a strong plus.
  • Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns.
  • Self-driven, motivated, independent, with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to quickly dive into new products and understand their inner workings.
  • A degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering, or comparable experience.

Compensation

This U.S. role has a base pay range that will vary based on the location of the candidate. Base Salary Range: $128,000—$150,000 USD. For some locations, a different pay range may apply and will be provided during recruiting.

Company policies

SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.