Key skills

Distributed software designDistributed software developmentDistributed software debuggingConnection oriented network protocolsConnectionless network protocolsICS network protocolsMemory safetyPerformance optimizationRust ownership modelRust programmingProtocol dissectionNetworkingLinux systems programmingMicroservice system architectureDesign patternsUnit testingAutomated testing frameworksNetwork securityRustPerformance OptimizationCommunicationNetwork Security

About this role

Dragos, Inc. is on a relentless mission to defend industrial organizations that provide us with the necessities of modern civilization. They are seeking a highly skilled Staff Protocol Dissection Engineer to dissect and analyze communication protocols, engage with customers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend systems and products using Rust
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build and deliver features rapidly
Optimize system performance, ensuring low-latency and high-throughput applications
Identify and suggest solutions to problems impacting the team
Develop production code for new features and bug fixes
Design and write automated tests that will ensure the integrity of our software

Requirements:

6+ years of experience in the design, development, and debugging of distributed software
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal supervision
Working knowledge of connection oriented and connectionless network protocol stacks (bonus for ICS network protocols)
Solid understanding of memory safety, performance optimization, and ownership model in Rust
Familiarity with design choices and best practices in Rust
Experience working in protocol dissection, networking, and Linux systems programming
Experience with microservice system architecture and design patterns
Experience with unit and automated testing frameworks
Understanding of network security or a desire to learn about network security