Backend Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Backend Engineering role at Method Security. New York · full-time · $140,000–$190,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and maintain distributed systems that meet demanding speed, reliability and response-time needs
- Investigate failures across microservices and resolve them to strengthen service stability
- Create secure APIs and database structures that support product capabilities and data handling
- Turn product needs into technical designs with frontend engineers, product managers and teammates
- Talk with end users to understand operational needs and address real-world problems
What you bring
- A track record building distributed systems that perform well and respond with low latency
- You can investigate and debug complicated microservice setups
- Strong experience creating backend APIs and efficient database schemas
- Experience with strongly typed languages; Java is preferred
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level backend engineer who can work independently on distributed systems and microservices. It is an on-site, full-time role in New York.
From the employer
About Method Security
Method Security is dedicated to reshaping cybersecurity in an era where AI-driven threats are growing rapidly. Our mission is to defend critical institutions—such as government, defense, and key commercial sectors—against these sophisticated threats by building cutting-edge, autonomous defense solutions. We bring together expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and software to create products that seek to finally shift the advantage in security from offense to defense.
Our Team and Values
Joining Method means becoming part of an elite, mission-driven team that values innovation, transparency, and high standards. We work with purpose, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences while maintaining a high bar for quality. Our team is built around trust, efficiency, and respect. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully. We believe in small, focused teams capable of tackling complex challenges and achieving outsized results. At Method, you’ll have the autonomy to drive projects forward, the support to navigate challenges, and the opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role Overview
As a Backend Engineer at Method Security, you will build and scale the core systems that power our autonomous cybersecurity products. This role involves designing and optimizing distributed systems to meet rigorous performance and latency standards, as well as implementing APIs and robust database schemas. You’ll work closely with a high-performing team to solve complex technical challenges and ensure that our backend infrastructure is secure, efficient, and reliable.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and maintain scalable distributed systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and latency.
Independently diagnose, triage, and resolve issues in a microservices environment, enhancing overall system stability and resilience.
Design clean, secure APIs and effective database schemas to support product features and data handling needs.
Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other team members to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Work directly with end users to ensure that Method is meeting operational needs and solving real world problems.
Qualifications
Experience building and scaling distributed systems, with a proven track record of meeting high performance and low-latency requirements.
Proficiency in triaging and debugging complex microservice architectures.
Strong experience designing backend APIs and crafting efficient database schemas.
Experience with strongly typed programming languages; Java is preferred.
Nice to Haves
Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and tools for monitoring and optimizing distributed systems.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Base Salary Range: $140,000-$190,000
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