Future Tech Jobs Future Tech Jobs

Backend Software Engineer

Salt Search
Usa, SL4 4BQ, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£180,000 – £230,000 pa

Salary

£180,000 – £230,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Remote
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
11 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Equity
Share
Save job
Create job alert

Backend Software Engineer

Salt are partnering with a US Security Startup building something new at the intersection of technology, security, and scale and we're looking for someone who wants to help shape it from the inside.

This role offers the chance to help shape how core systems are designed, built, and secured from the start - influencing decisions that will define the product as it moves from early traction to scale. You'll have real ownership over meaningful parts of the system, working in a small, high-trust team where individual contributions matter. It's a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, take responsibility for the outcomes, and embed strong security practices into a product while it's still being formed.

Location: US - 100% Remote
Salary:$180,000 - $230,000 base salary + equity

Responsibilities - Backend Software Engineer:

  • Design and build core features for a composite AI platform, including agent-based systems, LLM integrations, and retrieval augmented generation (RAG).
  • Define and own the technical vision and roadmap for the platform, making architectural decisions that enable scalability, reliability, and long-term evolution.
  • Establish and promote engineering best practices, coding standards, architectural patterns, and AI assisted development techniques to ensure system quality at scale.
  • Act as a senior technical leader, providing guidance on complex engineering and architectural trade-offs and shaping the overall technical direction.
  • Develop high impact software solutions to address complex, mission critical business problems.

Requirements - Backend Software Engineer:

  • Deep experience designing and operating large-scale, production-grade backend systems, with a strong understanding of distributed systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and Go, applied to building reliable, scalable backend services.
  • Demonstrated experience building and owning software from 0-to-1, taking systems from initial concept through production and ongoing ownership.
  • Proven ability to influence technical direction and architecture at a senior or cross-team level.
  • Ability to clearly connect engineering decisions to business and product outcomes.

Interested? Send your CV to or apply directly. ApplicantsMUST be based in theUnited States currently andFull-Time. Unfortunately, we will not be able to consider anyone who is not based in the United States.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Backend Software Engineer

Forward Role Cheltenham, United Kingdom
£55,000 – £90,000 pa Hybrid Clearance Required

Lead Software Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Winchester, United Kingdom
£75,000 – £85,000 pa Hybrid Clearance Required

Frontend Software Engineer (JavaScript / TypeScript & React)

Darktrace Cambridge, CB2 3BJ, United Kingdom
Hybrid

Fullstack Software Engineer- Multiple Opportunites

Forward Role Romsey, United Kingdom
£55,000 – £95,000 pa Hybrid Clearance Required

Lead Software Engineer

Understanding Recruitment London, United Kingdom
£120,000 – £151,000 pa On-site

Lead Software Engineer (Golang)

Sky Tw75Qd, TW7 5QD, United Kingdom
Hybrid

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Products

Where to Advertise Cyber Security Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Where to advertise cyber security jobs UK in 2026: the specialist boards, communities and channels that reach offensive, defensive and GRC security talent. The candidate pool is small, heavily vetted and in high demand across government, financial services, critical national infrastructure and the private sector simultaneously. Many of the strongest candidates hold active security clearances, are not actively job-searching through general platforms, and move primarily through specialist networks and trusted referrals. General job boards reach a broad audience but lack the specificity that security professionals expect. Specialist platforms, government-affiliated channels and cleared candidate networks each serve a different part of the market. This guide, published by CybersecurityJobs.tech, covers where to advertise cyber security roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

Jobs

Cyber Security Jobs UK 2026: What to Expect Over the Next 3 Years

Cyber Security Jobs UK 2026: roles, salaries and the threat intelligence, cloud security and zero-trust hiring trends shaping UK cyber careers. Cyber security is one of the few sectors where demand for talent has never once dipped. Every major technological shift of the past decade — cloud migration, remote working, AI adoption, the proliferation of connected devices — has expanded the attack surface that security professionals are expected to defend. And every expansion of that attack surface has generated more jobs. But the cyber security jobs market of 2026 is not simply a larger version of what it was three years ago. It is a structurally different market. The threats have evolved, the technologies used to combat them have changed, the regulatory environment has tightened considerably, and the roles being created reflect all of that. A job seeker who understands only the cyber security landscape of 2023 is already working with an outdated map. The candidates who will thrive over the next three years are those who understand where the sector is heading — which specialisms are attracting the most investment, which technologies are reshaping defensive and offensive security practice, and how the definition of a cyber security professional is broadening well beyond the traditional image of a network defender in a SOC. This article breaks down what the UK cyber security jobs market is likely to look like through to 2028 — covering the titles emerging right now, the technologies driving employer demand, the skills that will matter most, and how to position your career ahead of the curve.

🍪 Basic, anonymous analytics (aggregate counts only, never shared) are always on. Accept to also enable third-party tools — Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Mixpanel, Leadfeeder — which help us match you with relevant Cyber Security roles. We never sell your data or use it for cross-site advertising. See our Cookie Policy.