# Staff Backend Engineer, SOC & Threat Hunting at Censys

- Company: Censys
- What the company does: Censys empowers security teams with the most comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date map of the internet to defend attack surfaces and hunt for threats. Backed by Greylock and GV.
- Company website: https://censys.io/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Ann Arbor, MI
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $198K to $233K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-05-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/censys/jobs/8527413002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/censys-staff-backend-engineer-soc-and-threat-hunting/

## About the role

We’re looking to hire a Staff Backend Software Engineer to join our team. In this capacity, you will contribute to the development of specialized tools for threat hunters, SOC analysts, and incident response professionals within the Censys Platform. Your responsibilities will involve advancing our Adversary Investigation module by architecting resilient APIs and scalable microservices for our SaaS infrastructure.

## What they're looking for

- Architect and refine robust backend services to drive the capabilities of the Adversary Investigation module
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to create high-impact solutions for our customers
- Maintain end-to-end ownership of the development cycle, from automating builds and testing to deployment and ongoing monitoring
- Facilitate data-intensive user experiences by integrating both internal systems and external APIs
- Engage in a fast-paced, iterative environment focused on technical excellence and proactive feedback loops

Tags: Engineering