Staff Software Engineer - Platform Engineering (Machine Identity Security) - hybrid

Company DescriptionAbout CyberArkCyberArk, a Palo Alto Networks company, is the global leader in identity security, trusted by organizations around the world to secure human and machine identities in the modern enterprise. CyberArk's AI-powered Identity Security Platform applies intelligent privilege controls to every identity with continuous threat prevention, detection and response across the identity lifecycle. With Identity Security, organizations can reduce operational and security risks by enabling zero trust and least privilege with complete visibility, empowering all users and identities, including workforce, IT, developers and machines, to securely access any resource, located anywhere, from everywhere. Learn more at cyberark.com.Copyright 2026 CyberArk Software. All Rights Reserved. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.Job DescriptionCyberArk is seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to join our Machine Identity Security team, focused on backend systems and platform integrations. In this role, you will lead the design and evolution of scalable backend services that support certificate lifecycle management and secure machine identity at scale.You will operate at a systems level, driving architecture and building platform capabilities that enable high-scale, distributed, and reliable cloud services across the Machine Identity Security platform.ResponsibilitiesLead the design and architecture of backend services and platform capabilities for the Machine Identity Security platformDesign, develop, and operate scalable backend services and APIs using Golang (preferred) and/or JavaBuild and evolve platform integrations and tooling that support extensibility, including APIs, SDKs, and system-to-system integrationsDrive the design of distributed systems that support high-scale, multi-tenant, and highly reliable platform operationsInfluence platform architecture and contribute to long-term technical strategy across services and teamsTroubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems, often spanning multiple servicesLead improvements to development practices, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and overall engineering efficiencyMentor engineers and contribute to raising the engineering bar across the teamParticipate in and help evolve the on-call process to ensure platform reliability and performance#LI-HAQualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience10+ years of professional experience in software developmentStrong experience building scalable backend services and APIs in cloud-native environmentsProficiency in Golang (preferred), or strong experience in Java with willingness to work in GoDeep experience designing and building distributed systems at scaleExperience with platform integrations, APIs, SDKs, and service-to-service architecturesStrong understanding of system design, performance optimization, and scalability patternsHands-on experience with AWS or similar cloud platformsExperience improving observability, monitoring, CI/CD, and operational excellenceFamiliarity with identity, authentication, or security systems (SAML, OAuth, etc.); PKI/x509 is a plus but not requiredDemonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and influence across teamsStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environmentThis role requires the application of specialized knowledge in software engineering, distributed systems, and cloud computing typically obtained through a bachelor's degree in a related technical fieldWhy Join This TeamLead and shape foundational platform systems in a fast-growing cybersecurity spaceSolve complex, high-scale engineering challenges with real-world impactInfluence architecture and engineering direction across the Machine Identity Security platformAdditional InformationCyberArk is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.