CybersecurityDirect Ashby career site

Backend Engineer

Pay: $140,000 – $190,000 per year
Location: New York City, NY · On-site
Job type: Full-time
Level: Mid-level
Listed: 22 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

distributed systems
microservices
API design
database schema design

Also useful

Docker
Kubernetes
cloud infrastructure
Java

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).

Pay and benefits

Base Salary Range: $140,000-$190,000

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.

Read the original posting

From Method Security's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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