# Backend Engineer at Method Security

- Company: Method Security
- What the company does: Delivering cyber resilience to the U.S. Government and critical enterprises. Backed by General Catalyst, a16z and AI Grant.
- Company website: https://www.method.security/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: New York City Office
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $190K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2025-04-05
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/method.security/8b78538c-5eb1-41aa-87fe-452e8307ed1e
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/method-security-backend-engineer/

## About the role

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.

## What they're looking for

- 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

Tags: Product Development