Senior Backend Engineer - Scanner

About us

TruffleHog is a popular open source tool used by security researchers all over the world to find leaky API keys and responsibly disclose them to affected companies. This provides income through bug bounty platforms like HackerOne to individuals that may otherwise have a hard time finding employment. This also prevents breaches from occurring, which can be very costly for companies to resolve.

When we founded Truffle Security Co. in February of 2021, we committed to continue to grow a community with security researchers around the world, and continue to provide free and open resources to support those that make the world more secure. We have a strong commitment to open source and to the community. We’re looking for help supporting our mission to prevent leaking credentials and build the best products for machine identity protection.

At Truffle, you’ll have the opportunity to join a fully remote, collaborative team contributing to meaningful advancements in cybersecurity.

About the role 

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with experience in Go, gRPC, Kubernetes (K8s), and APIs to help enhance our core product features. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of our scanner and its API, leveraging our advanced infrastructure, that includes CI with tests, benchmarking, fuzzing, isolated live development deployments, and automated production releases.

What you'll be working on

• Develop backend components using Go
• Work with gRPC clients and servers
• Designing and implementing APIs, as well as utilizing existing internal and external APIs
• Contribute to the open-source development of our core product features
• Engage in continuous learning and skill development on the job

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of experience in backend development.
• A strong sense of ownership demonstrated through delivering production-quality code with robust testing, monitoring, and documentation.
• Excited about working in a small company with opportunities for ownership.
• Experienced in shipping products and delivering solutions based on customer feedback.
• Good intuition of practical performance considerations when handling data.
• Eager to learn continuously; we don’t expect you to know everything from the start.
• Interest in creating a delightful developer experience.

Bonus points

• Passion for open source and cybersecurity is a plus!
• Experience working at an early-stage startup.

Salary range: The target salary range for this position is between $159,000 - $187,750 for Senior Software Engineers. Starting salary will vary based on job-related skills, knowledge, and experience. Leveling will be determined during the interview process. You may also be offered a bonus, stock options, and benefits. These salary ranges are subject to change, and we encourage candidates outside of this salary range to apply. 

How we support our team

• Fully remote within the U.S. – We believe opportunity shouldn’t be limited by geography. Our remote-first approach lets us hire the best people across the United States and empowers them to do their best work from wherever they are.
• A culture of mentorship, equity, and psychological safety – We’re committed to fostering an environment where you can thrive, learn, and feel valued.
• Competitive salary & meaningful equity – Be rewarded for your contributions with a strong compensation package and a stake in our shared success.
• Flexible paid time off – We operate with a high level of autonomy and trust, giving you the flexibility to take time off as needed—no strict limits, just the expectation that you’re meeting your commitments and getting your work done.
• 14 paid holidays – Including Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and "Truffle Holidays" when the entire company takes a well-deserved day off together.
• Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 80% of premiums covered for you and your dependents.
• Remote work stipend – Get set up for success with an $800 new hire stipend and $100/month to keep your workspace comfortable.
• Health & wellness stipend – $1,200/year to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being— we believe that feeling good helps you do great work.
• Learning & development stipend<