Lead Backend Software Engineer (Go)

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3 Locations
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Senior level
Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead the design and implementation of a microVM-based platform, optimize Go services, and mentor engineers while ensuring smooth deployments and security standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Join Surfshark’s VPN Engineering team as a Lead Back-end Engineer and take the lead on shaping our microVM-based platform. In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of Linux internals, Go services, and secure virtualization, driving core architecture decisions, tackling cutting-edge networking challenges, and owning the evolution of our platform. With a small team and big ownership, your impact will be direct and have a visible impact on the platform’s evolution.

If you want to:

  • Lead the design and implementation of immutable Linux-based microVM images;
  • Build, maintain, and optimize Go services running inside those images (networking agents, metrics pipelines, lifecycle daemons);
  • Own tooling for image build, signing, verification, and rollout automation;
  • Define standards for security, resource efficiency, and observability inside microVMs;
  • Mentor engineers, review code, and contribute to engineering best practices;
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with platform and SRE teams to ensure smooth deployments.

And you can check off:

  • Proven experience in backend development with Go;
  • Deep knowledge of Linux internals (network stack, namespaces, cgroups, nftables/iproute2);
  • Hands-on experience with KVM/QEMU or other virtualization/hypervisor technologies;
  • Proven track record of building and shipping production systems with performance and reliability requirements;
  • Familiarity with supply-chain security (image signing, SBOMs, artifact verification);
  • Experience leading small teams or projects, ability to mentor and set technical direction.

Bonus points if you:

  • Have experience with kernel modules, eBPF, or custom Linux distributions.

Here's the deal:

  • Growth and learning opportunities: time dedicated to learning, conferences, online learning platforms, and books for your professional development;
  • Health and wellness: we want you to feel and be your best. That's why we offer various benefits, from online workouts, a physical coach and a gym to regular mental health checks;
  • Tools of your choice: choose technical equipment and the tools you need to do your best;
  • Community and celebrations: get ready for long-lasting traditions such as yearly workation, Friday get-togethers, various team buildings and company celebrations;
  • Convenient commuting: traveling from point A to point B can be a pain. That’s why, depending on your unique circumstances, we compensate part of your public transport costs;
  • Work-life balance: We encourage working in the office, with the possibility of up to two remote days per week. Plus, with our WFA policy, you can work from almost anywhere in the world;
  • Premium Surfshark accounts: for you, your family, and friends;
  • Gross salary: 3500 - 7500 Eur/month for the Lithuanian market. It may vary depending on your skills, experience, or location. 

Top Skills

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The Company
Kaunas, , Kauno
419 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Surfshark is a fast-growing cybersecurity company focused on developing humanized privacy & security protection solutions to secure people's digital lives. Its core product is one of the TOP 3 VPNs globally, trusted by millions of users around the world. Additionally, Surfshark has been developing solutions such as Antivirus, Alert - a data leak detection system, a private search tool - Search, Incogni, Dedicated IP, and Alt-ID.

Founded in 2018 as a VPN, Surfshark has quickly managed to become one of the leading brands in the VPN industry and offers a security bundle that goes beyond the VPN. Today, Surfshark is a second unicorn in Lithuania with 400+ employees in Vilnius, Kaunas, Warsaw, and Berlin, and securing the digital lives of users in 100+ countries

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