xage, inc
Backend Engineer (Palo Alto, CA or Lincoln, NE)
xage, inc, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, government, and private enterprises are at an all-time high and are only growing more urgent. Xage is a global leader in zero trust access and protection, at the forefront of solving this pressing issue. We are pioneering a secure tomorrow by empowering organizations worldwide to connect anyone to anything, while delivering unparalleled defense against cyber threats.
We have built tremendous momentum across governments and commercial enterprises worldwide, and it’s just the beginning. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers, Xage prioritizes creativity, collaboration, and innovation in pursuit of our mission. We are headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, with global teams across North America, EMEA, and APJ.
We’re passionate about solving problems that have positive, real-world consequences for everyday lives. Join us in the fight against cyberattacks and in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
About the Role
In this role, you will work with highly talented engineers at all levels to build and deliver advanced security solutions focused on high quality, scalability, and performance. You will design, develop, and deliver new product features, collaborating closely with other engineers, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing product quality. About You
Take ownership of projects and initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Define, develop, and maintain deployment processes and tools for Xage solutions across IT, OT, and Cloud environments. Provide ongoing support to improve system health and reliability. Stay updated with emerging technologies and adopt best practices for scalable, distributed, and autonomous systems. Be self-motivated, collaborative, driven to deliver value, and committed to continuous improvement. What You Need to Succeed
Experience in software development using HTTP/S proxies, Websockets, packet tracing, and multi-tier client/server communication. Knowledge of multi-threading programming, inter-process communication, socket programming, and low-latency, high-performance programming. Proficiency in C++, Go, or Java for secure coding, vulnerability assessment, and threat analysis. Hands-on experience with application protocols such as RDP, VNC, HTTP, SSH, and core concepts like authentication, certificates, and TLS. Experience in cryptography, PKI, microservice architecture, large-scale infrastructure, reverse proxies, NGINX, SOCKS5, session management, and load balancers. Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with a focus on quality. Excellent communication skills and system-level expertise on Linux OS, including Ubuntu, Alpine, Red Hat Linux, and Docker. Experience developing NGINX plugins or working with internals is a plus. Experience with the Guacamole framework is a plus. Recognition & Momentum
Xage Security has experienced explosive growth and received numerous awards, including: Named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers (2024 & 2025). Secured a $17 million contract with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command for zero trust access control. Recognized in Gartner research on Cyber-Physical Systems Protection Platforms and Zero Trust Network Access. Featured in Forrester research on OT Security Solutions and Microsegmentation Solutions. Gold winner for Identity & Access Security Solution in the 2024 American Business Awards. Named one of the 25 Hottest Edge Security companies by CRN (2023). Included in CRN’s Internet of Things 50 list (2024). Recipient of the 2023 IoT Breakthrough Award for Industrial IoT Innovation. Finalist for SC Awards’ “Best Identity Management Solution” (2022). ISO 27001:2022, IEC 62443, and FIPS 140-2 certifications.
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In this role, you will work with highly talented engineers at all levels to build and deliver advanced security solutions focused on high quality, scalability, and performance. You will design, develop, and deliver new product features, collaborating closely with other engineers, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing product quality. About You
Take ownership of projects and initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Define, develop, and maintain deployment processes and tools for Xage solutions across IT, OT, and Cloud environments. Provide ongoing support to improve system health and reliability. Stay updated with emerging technologies and adopt best practices for scalable, distributed, and autonomous systems. Be self-motivated, collaborative, driven to deliver value, and committed to continuous improvement. What You Need to Succeed
Experience in software development using HTTP/S proxies, Websockets, packet tracing, and multi-tier client/server communication. Knowledge of multi-threading programming, inter-process communication, socket programming, and low-latency, high-performance programming. Proficiency in C++, Go, or Java for secure coding, vulnerability assessment, and threat analysis. Hands-on experience with application protocols such as RDP, VNC, HTTP, SSH, and core concepts like authentication, certificates, and TLS. Experience in cryptography, PKI, microservice architecture, large-scale infrastructure, reverse proxies, NGINX, SOCKS5, session management, and load balancers. Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with a focus on quality. Excellent communication skills and system-level expertise on Linux OS, including Ubuntu, Alpine, Red Hat Linux, and Docker. Experience developing NGINX plugins or working with internals is a plus. Experience with the Guacamole framework is a plus. Recognition & Momentum
Xage Security has experienced explosive growth and received numerous awards, including: Named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers (2024 & 2025). Secured a $17 million contract with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command for zero trust access control. Recognized in Gartner research on Cyber-Physical Systems Protection Platforms and Zero Trust Network Access. Featured in Forrester research on OT Security Solutions and Microsegmentation Solutions. Gold winner for Identity & Access Security Solution in the 2024 American Business Awards. Named one of the 25 Hottest Edge Security companies by CRN (2023). Included in CRN’s Internet of Things 50 list (2024). Recipient of the 2023 IoT Breakthrough Award for Industrial IoT Innovation. Finalist for SC Awards’ “Best Identity Management Solution” (2022). ISO 27001:2022, IEC 62443, and FIPS 140-2 certifications.
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