Back-end Engineer

pShadow Phantom turns security blind spots into owned fixes across cloud and hybrid environments. It detects what's actually exposed, assigns ownership, enables safe remediation, and keeps proof by default. /p pBack-end Engineer role focusing on Go and distributed systems to evolve and scale an agentless security platform. Responsibilities include optimizing services, enhancing detectors, and improving scalability in a remote-first environment with equity-based compensation pre-funding. /p h3Job Description /h3 h3Back-end Engineer (Go): Core Platform /h3 pbRemote (Global) /b /p pPosted: 10/14/2025 /p h3Overview /h3 h3About Shadow Phantom /h3 pShadow Phantom empowers security teams to prevent breaches by detecting and automatically remediating misconfigurations, exposed assets, access drift and leaked credentials across cloud, code and infrastructure. We’re actively building a multi-tenant, agentless platform with outbound-only connectors and early integrations for cloud, DevOps and compliance systems. We’ve attracted strong early investor interest, are working with design partners and are now expanding our engineering team to accelerate product development. /p h3What Exists Today /h3 ul liA Go-based microservice foundation powering initial detection and remediation modules /li liEarly-stage multi-tenant architecture with outbound-only connectors and worker orchestration /li liDetection modules for cloud exposure and credential leakage with CIS/NIST/ISO mapping /li liReal-time WebSocket updates, Postgres + Redis persistence and ledger-ready audit trails /li liCI/CD pipelines, observability stack and alpha UI dashboard in development /li /ul h3Role Description /h3 pYou’ll join as a Back-end Engineer focusing on Go and distributed systems, helping evolve and scale the core of our agentless security platform from alpha to production-ready maturity. /p h3What You’ll Do /h3 ul liExtend and optimize Go-based services (REST/WebSocket APIs), job queues and orchestration /li liEnhance detectors, remediation playbooks and compliance engines /li liStrengthen platform security (authN/Z, RBAC, mTLS, rate limiting, key rotation) /li liImprove scalability and performance through profiling, caching and concurrency tuning /li liAdvance observability, metrics, tracing and SLO-driven operations /li liCollaborate with Frontend, AI and Integrations teams to deliver production-grade features /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liProficiency in Go (concurrency, testing, performance tuning) /li liExperience in cybersecurity, distributed systems or platform engineering /li liStrong grasp of networking, REST/gRPC APIs and event-driven architectures /li liCollaborative communicator with an engineering mindset and product intuition /li /ul h3Nice to Have /h3 ul liKnowledge of OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS and blockchain/ledger-style audit frameworks /li /ul h3Why Join /h3 ul liHelp shape a high-impact product from the ground up /li liMeaningful equity ownership pre-funding; competitive salary package post-funding /li liWork at the intersection of AI, Zero Trust and verifiable security /li liRemote-first culture, tight-knit and execution-focused team /li /ul h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liCollaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success /li liImplement and maintain high-quality solutions aligned with company goals /li liContribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement /li liConduct regular assessments to ensure compliance with security standards /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 h3Required /h3 ul liRelevant degree or equivalent experience in the field /li liStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail /li liExperience with modern tools and technologies relevant to the role /li /ul h3Preferred /h3 ul liAdvanced certifications in relevant technologies /li liExperience in a similar role within the cybersecurity industry /li liStrong communication and leadership skills /li /ul h3Flexible Work /h3 pChoose remote, hybrid or on-site work arrangements. /p pAccess to training and career development programs. /p h3Stock Options /h3 pEquity opportunities for eligible employees. /p