Senior Software Engineer - Endpoint / Platform (Go) (Remote from Illinois)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Endpoint / Platform (Go) in Illinois.

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain next-generation cloud-native endpoint security solutions that protect enterprise and government environments. You will work on high-scale distributed systems, taking ownership of features end-to-end, from agent communication to backend services and management platforms. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, optimize performance at massive scale, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and reliable software. You will be part of a highly autonomous engineering environment that encourages innovation, ownership, and hands-on problem solving. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about cybersecurity, distributed systems, and building resilient, high-performance cloud solutions.

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services supporting endpoint security agents and cloud-based management platforms.
• Lead end-to-end implementation of new features, including architecture, design, coding, and testing.
• Collaborate with product, technical account managers, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Optimize performance and reliability of large-scale distributed systems handling millions of endpoints and billions of events.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of infrastructure, tooling, and software engineering practices.
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to elevate team performance.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience with Go (Golang), Python, or Java.
• Experience building large-scale, high-load distributed systems with strong performance optimization skills.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or similar, including containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with databases and messaging systems (PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, MongoDB).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Self-driven, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ($128,000–$158,000 USD, location-dependent).
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental coverage and health/dependent FSAs.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Unlimited paid time off and company holidays.
• Gender-neutral parental leave and paid sick time.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Disability and life insurance, employee assistance program.
• Gym and cell phone reimbursement.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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