Staff Software Engineer Backend Machine Identity Security SaaS Control Plane
CyberArk, Santa Clara, CA, United States
Job Description
CyberArk is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Machine Identity Security team, focused on backend systems that power the control plane of our platform.
In this role, you will
lead the design and evolution of scalable backend services, APIs, and integrations
that enable secure machine identity and certificate lifecycle management at scale. You will work on high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems supporting large-scale request volumes and real-time system interactions.
You will operate at a
systems level
, shaping how control plane capabilities are built, exposed, and consumed across the platform. This includes defining APIs, managing service interactions, and ensuring reliability under load across distributed environments.
You will be responsible for shaping the technical direction of control plane services, influencing architectural decisions across teams, and driving consistency in how systems are designed, built, and scaled across the platform.
This role requires strong technical depth, product awareness, and the ability to guide complex engineering decisions across multiple teams.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development
of backend services and APIs that power the Machine Identity Security control plane
Own and drive backend architecture and system design
for control plane services, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and extensibility
Define and influence how control plane capabilities are exposed through APIs, SDKs, and integrations
Build and guide the development of integrations between the control plane and external systems/tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, enterprise platforms)
Design and operate high-throughput distributed systems supporting large-scale, multi-tenant SaaS control plane environments, with a focus on latency, reliability, and data consistency
Optimize backend services for performance at scale, including request throughput, concurrency, and system efficiency under load
Partner closely with product, platform, and security teams to define and evolve control plane capabilities and long-term system direction
Drive consistency and best practices across teams building control plane services, influencing design patterns, service communication, and data handling at a platform level
Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across distributed control plane services, setting patterns and approaches for other engineers to follow
Mentor engineers and contribute to raising the technical bar through design reviews and technical leadership
Drive technical decisions and influence backend direction across teams working on the platform
Drive improvements in development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering standards
Contribute to evolving engineering practices that incorporate modern development tooling responsibly, with attention to security, correctness, and maintainability
#LI- HA1
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Qualifications
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of professional experience in software development, with demonstrated ownership of complex backend or control plane systems
Strong experience building backend services and APIs using Java (primary); Go experience is a plus
Deep experience designing and scaling distributed systems and microservices architectures
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ideally in SaaS environments
Strong system design expertise, including API design, performance optimization, and scalability patterns
Experience building or operating systems under real production load, including high request throughput, concurrency, and performance optimization at scale
Experience building and supporting APIs, SDKs, and integrations used by internal and external customers
Experience with data streaming, messaging systems, or real-time processing (e.g., Kafka)
Experience with CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Familiarity with identity, authentication, or security systems (SAML, OAuth, certificate management) is a plus
Proven ability to lead large-scale system design efforts and influence technical direction across multiple teams or services
Ability to influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive alignment across teams
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Additional Information
CyberArk is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
The salary range for this position is $181,000 – $225,000/year, plus bonus, which will be based on the employee’s performance and equity. Base pay may also vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
CyberArk is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Machine Identity Security team, focused on backend systems that power the control plane of our platform.
In this role, you will
lead the design and evolution of scalable backend services, APIs, and integrations
that enable secure machine identity and certificate lifecycle management at scale. You will work on high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems supporting large-scale request volumes and real-time system interactions.
You will operate at a
systems level
, shaping how control plane capabilities are built, exposed, and consumed across the platform. This includes defining APIs, managing service interactions, and ensuring reliability under load across distributed environments.
You will be responsible for shaping the technical direction of control plane services, influencing architectural decisions across teams, and driving consistency in how systems are designed, built, and scaled across the platform.
This role requires strong technical depth, product awareness, and the ability to guide complex engineering decisions across multiple teams.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development
of backend services and APIs that power the Machine Identity Security control plane
Own and drive backend architecture and system design
for control plane services, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and extensibility
Define and influence how control plane capabilities are exposed through APIs, SDKs, and integrations
Build and guide the development of integrations between the control plane and external systems/tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, enterprise platforms)
Design and operate high-throughput distributed systems supporting large-scale, multi-tenant SaaS control plane environments, with a focus on latency, reliability, and data consistency
Optimize backend services for performance at scale, including request throughput, concurrency, and system efficiency under load
Partner closely with product, platform, and security teams to define and evolve control plane capabilities and long-term system direction
Drive consistency and best practices across teams building control plane services, influencing design patterns, service communication, and data handling at a platform level
Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across distributed control plane services, setting patterns and approaches for other engineers to follow
Mentor engineers and contribute to raising the technical bar through design reviews and technical leadership
Drive technical decisions and influence backend direction across teams working on the platform
Drive improvements in development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering standards
Contribute to evolving engineering practices that incorporate modern development tooling responsibly, with attention to security, correctness, and maintainability
#LI- HA1
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Qualifications
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of professional experience in software development, with demonstrated ownership of complex backend or control plane systems
Strong experience building backend services and APIs using Java (primary); Go experience is a plus
Deep experience designing and scaling distributed systems and microservices architectures
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ideally in SaaS environments
Strong system design expertise, including API design, performance optimization, and scalability patterns
Experience building or operating systems under real production load, including high request throughput, concurrency, and performance optimization at scale
Experience building and supporting APIs, SDKs, and integrations used by internal and external customers
Experience with data streaming, messaging systems, or real-time processing (e.g., Kafka)
Experience with CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Familiarity with identity, authentication, or security systems (SAML, OAuth, certificate management) is a plus
Proven ability to lead large-scale system design efforts and influence technical direction across multiple teams or services
Ability to influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive alignment across teams
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Additional Information
CyberArk is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
The salary range for this position is $181,000 – $225,000/year, plus bonus, which will be based on the employee’s performance and equity. Base pay may also vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.