Backend Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Mon, Aug 17, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days
Job Summary
Working remotely in Eastern Standard Time, the full-time Backend Engineer will build and maintain backend services for a network simulation platform, focusing on orchestrating virtualized environments, developing scalable APIs, and optimizing system performance.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend services for virtualized network nodes using container technologies
- Design and implement high-performance RESTful APIs for managing network topologies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities and user experience
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in backend software development
- Strong programming experience with Python and/or Go
- Hands-on experience with virtualization and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP and routing protocols
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