Full timeTechnology

Backend Engineer

Method.securityNew York City Office🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, fostering significant career growth within a mission-driven team. You'll thrive here if you are a skilled backend engineer eager to design and scale complex distributed systems, and your contributions will directly impact the security of critical institutions. Apply now to join a collaborative environment that values innovation and high standards.

Quick overview

Salary$140k - $190k/yr

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeFull Time

Work modeOn Site

LocationNew York City Office, United States

DockerMicroservicesJavaKubernetes

Job description

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