Backend Engineer
Company websitemethod.security (Method Security, opens in new tab)
Base salary $140K to $190K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in New York City, NY +1 more
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- LocationNew York City, NY +1 more
- WorkplaceOn-site
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (3 h ago) · observed since
All places named
- New York City, NY
- Washington, DC
About this job
About Method Security
Method Security is dedicated to reshaping cybersecurity in an era where AI-driven threats are growing rapidly. Our mission is to defend critical institutions—such as government, defense, and key commercial sectors—against these sophisticated threats by building cutting-edge, autonomous defense solutions. We bring together expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and software to create products that seek to finally shift the advantage in security from offense to defense.
Our Team and Values
Joining Method means becoming part of an elite, mission-driven team that values innovation, transparency, and high standards. We work with purpose, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences while maintaining a high bar for quality. Our team is built around trust, efficiency, and respect. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully. We believe in small, focused teams capable of tackling complex challenges and achieving outsized results. At Method, you’ll have the autonomy to drive projects forward, the support to navigate challenges, and the opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role Overview
As a Backend Engineer at Method Security, you will build and scale the core systems that power our autonomous cybersecurity products. This role involves designing and optimizing distributed systems to meet rigorous performance and latency standards, as well as implementing APIs and robust database schemas. You’ll work closely with a high-performing team to solve complex technical challenges and ensure that our backend infrastructure is secure, efficient, and reliable.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and maintain scalable distributed systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and latency.
Independently diagnose, triage, and resolve issues in a microservices environment, enhancing overall system stability and resilience.
Design clean, secure APIs and effective database schemas to support product features and data handling needs.
Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other team members to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Work directly with end users to ensure that Method is meeting operational needs and solving real world problems.
Qualifications
Experience building and scaling distributed systems, with a proven track record of meeting high performance and low-latency requirements.
Proficiency in triaging and debugging complex microservice architectures.
Strong experience designing backend APIs and crafting efficient database schemas.
Experience with strongly typed programming languages; Java is preferred.
Nice to Haves
Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and tools for monitoring and optimizing distributed systems.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Base Salary Range: $140,000-$190,000
Source: Method Security on Ashby · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($140,000) is above 19% of the 953 Software Engineering roles in New York listed on this site; 35 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $175,000; the middle half runs from $145,000 to $200,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingBackend Engineer$140K to $190K
Embedded Operator$140K to $190K
Forward Deployed Engineer$140K to $190K
Security Engineer$140K to $190K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Backend Engineer (this listing) | $140K - $190K |
| Embedded Operator | $140K - $190K |
| Forward Deployed Engineer | $140K - $190K |
| Security Engineer | $140K - $190K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2025-04-05
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: New York City Office • Washington DC Office
Base Salary Range: $140,000-$190,000
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