Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

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StrongDM

StrongDM

51-200 employees

Provides secure privileged access management

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$160k - $300kAnnually

+ Equity Salary Packages

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Microsoft Azure
Operating Systems
AWS
Go
C/C++
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 7+ years of developing distributed systems in a cloud environment (Azure, AWS, or GCP) serving enterprise customers.
  • Systems background with fundamentals in operating systems, distributed systems, networking and databases.
  • Affinity for lower-level/systems programming e.g. threading, concurrency.
  • Expert command of Go, Rust, C, C++ or a similar programming language.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implementation of highly concurrent, scalable and high-performance distributed systems in Go.
  • Design and implementation of secure networking protocols, routing, real-time permissions and auditing systems, APIs & SDKs.

StrongDM provides secure privileged access to a company's infrastructure, including both on-premises and cloud-based systems. Its platform uses Zero Standing Privileges and Just-in-Time access to ensure that access is granted only when necessary, eliminating shared credentials and excessive permissions. This approach enhances security while simplifying the user experience, allowing employees to quickly access resources based on their roles. StrongDM stands out by offering native integrations with various systems and enabling secure access from anywhere, helping companies achieve their Zero Trust security goals.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$107M

Headquarters

Burlingame, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

-9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $34 million Series C funding round, backed by prominent investors like Sequoia Capital and Cisco Investments, positions StrongDM for significant growth and innovation.
  • Expansion into EMEA and APAC regions will open new markets and drive global adoption of StrongDM's Zero Trust PAM solutions.
  • The platform's ability to dynamically adjust access controls enhances security while simplifying user access, making it an attractive solution for businesses of all sizes.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive cybersecurity market requires StrongDM to continuously innovate to maintain its edge over rivals.
  • Global expansion efforts, while promising, come with challenges related to regional compliance and operational complexities.

What makes StrongDM unique

  • StrongDM's focus on Zero Standing Privileges and Just-in-Time access sets it apart by ensuring access is granted only when necessary, unlike traditional models with static permissions.
  • The platform's compatibility with both legacy and modern cloud-based systems, along with native integrations, offers a seamless user experience without additional training.
  • StrongDM eliminates the need for fragmented solutions like VPNs and jump boxes, providing a unified, secure access solution based on user identity.

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Benefits

❤️ 100% remote permanently

🌴 7 weeks of accrued PTO + sick leave

👶 24 WEEKS of paid Parental leave (either parent)

👩‍⚕️100% employer paid insurance premiums (you + spouse + dependents)

📈Front-loaded equity

💰401k

💵$2500 to build a home office, plus a monthly $100 internet reimbursement

😋 Work/life balance (we’re serious about this)