Mondoo is creating a new way that helps companies keep their users and data safe from hackers around the world. We believe that core engineers who have both technical excellence and empathy to the developer experience will help our customers take action against attackers.
Your impact
You will have a direct impact on the Mondoo Platform including our policy engine, resources, scale, and multi-region functionality. You will be helping teams to assess, scope, prioritize, triage and remediate security findings.
Key responsibilities
We're seeking a skilled Go (Golang) Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems using microservices architecture, as well as creating robust command-line interface (CLI) applications.
Design and implement efficient, scalable backend services using Go
Develop and maintain microservices-based architectures
Create and enhance command-line interface (CLI) applications for terminal use
Design and implement APIs using Protocol Buffers and GraphQL for efficient inter-service communication
Participate actively in our RFC (Request for Comments) process for system design and architecture decisions
Optimize existing codebases for improved performance and reliability
Implement systems for load balancing, fault tolerance, and scalability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services with frontend applications and CLI tools
Develop robust error handling, logging, and monitoring solutions
Ensure seamless user experience across backend services and CLI applications
Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices and coding standards
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments
Be on call during reasonable hours on a rotating basis
Represent Mondoo at community events as preferred
Required qualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
5+ years of professional experience in backend development using Go
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
Experience in developing command-line interface (CLI) applications
Proficiency in Protocol Buffers and GraphQL API design and implementation
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Solid understanding of version control systems (preferably Git)
Strong written and communication skills with proven fluency in English
Excellent ability to articulate complex technical concepts and participate effectively in the RFC process
Preferred qualifications
Experience with event-driven architectures
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with gRPC
Contributions to open-source Go projects
Experience with cross-platform development for CLI applications
Previous experience participating in or leading RFC processes
Top Skills
What We Do
Mondoo is a powerful security, compliance, and asset inventory tool that helps businesses identify vulnerabilities, track lost assets, and ensure policy compliance across their entire infrastructure. Our eXtensible Security Posture Management (XSPM) platform is built on open-source components like cnquery and cnspec, giving customers complete transparency and control over how their data is processed. With Mondoo, you can easily integrate security into your developer workflows and protect your organization's assets while minimizing the risk of security incidents.
