Senior Software Engineer
Role Overview
This senior-level role involves designing and implementing highly concurrent, scalable distributed systems in Go, focusing on secure networking protocols, routing, real-time permissions, and auditing systems. The engineer will work on a distributed, close-knit team to build high-throughput networking solutions that impact enterprise customers by enhancing security and access control. Responsibilities include developing APIs and SDKs to support Zero Trust Privileged Access Management, contributing directly to product features appreciated by a growing customer base.
Perks & Benefits
The position is fully remote with a distributed team, offering a generous compensation package of $160K-$300K plus equity, and includes comprehensive benefits such as free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. It provides 6 weeks of combined vacation and sick time, 24 weeks of paid parental leave, and stipends for internet and home office setup, fostering a supportive work-life balance. The company emphasizes an inclusive culture with high standards and respect, encouraging diverse perspectives and offering accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Full Job Description
StrongDM is driven by a clear mission: Secure Access, Zero Trust.
We design products and solutions that reflect this commitment, transforming the way organizations manage privileged access across their critical infrastructure. By leading with Zero Trust Privileged Access Management (PAM), we help our customers achieve secure, dynamic, and fine-grained control over access to their most sensitive resources. This focus on security has earned us an industry-leading 98% customer retention rate.
Once a customer, forever a fan. That's our goal.
When you work at StrongDM, you join a team committed to solving today’s security challenges with technology that works and customers who trust us to protect their most critical assets.
We build...
...secure, high-throughput networking systems in Go. If you enjoy writing code that is parsimonious, correct, yet featureful - you will enjoy coding with us! If you enjoy shipping a product that is appreciated by a growing population of happy, paying customers every day - you will enjoy shipping with us!
We're a distributed, but close-knit team. We have high standards and high levels of respect for each other and our customers.
What You'll Do:
Design and implementation of highly concurrent, scalable and high performance distributed systems in Go
Design and implementation of secure networking protocols, routing, real time permissions and auditing systems, APIs & SDKs
Requirements:
7+ years of developing distributed systems in a cloud environment (Azure, AWS, or GCP) serving enterprise customers.
Systems background with fundamentals in operating systems, distributed systems, networking and databases.
Affinity for lower-level/systems programming e.g. threading, concurrency
Expert command of Go, Rust, C, C++ or a similar programming language
Compensation:
$160K - $300K DOE + equity salary packages
Company-sponsored benefits, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (free to employees and dependents)
401k, HSA, FSA, short/long-term disability coverage, life insurance
6 weeks of combined accrued vacation + sick time
Volunteer days + standard holidays
24 weeks paid parental leave for everyone + 1 month transition time back + childcare stipend for first year
Generous monthly and annual stipend for internet + home office
StrongDM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We believe that the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and experiences. As a distributed company, we embrace talent from all locations and backgrounds. Our inclusive environment is core to our mission of providing exceptional security solutions.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic. StrongDM complies with applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can assist you.
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