[AI/ Cybersecurity] Senior Backend Engineer - Golang

Senior Backend Engineer Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Taipei City Keywords: collaborate, AI-assisted development, supportive leadership, knowledge sharing, inclusive environment, dependable, training opportunities, growth leadership, flexible working opportunities A global leader in cybersecurity is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Taipei City team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital security. This organisation stands at the forefront of AI-driven innovation, leveraging decades of expertise and world-class threat intelligence to protect millions of users and thousands of businesses worldwide. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive engineering group dedicated to delivering best-in-class endpoint security solutions for both commercial and consumer markets. Here, your passion for technology and commitment to excellence will be nurtured through knowledge sharing, collaborative teamwork, and access to cutting-edge AI-powered development workflows. The company offers flexible working opportunities, encourages continuous learning, and values your input in creating scalable products that make a real difference. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful projects that safeguard digital information and empower customers globally, this is the ideal environment for you. * Join a globally recognised cybersecurity leader committed to integrating AI technology for safer digital exchanges, offering you the chance to work on impactful projects that protect organisations and individuals across networks, devices, and endpoints. * Be part of an inclusive engineering group where knowledge sharing and collaboration are encouraged, allowing you to contribute your expertise while learning from others in a supportive environment focused on customer success. * Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to advanced AI-powered development tools that enhance productivity, code quality, and enable rapid prototyping—helping you grow professionally while making a tangible impact.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Backend Engineer based in Taipei City, you will immerse yourself in designing robust backend systems that underpin industry-leading security solutions. Your daily activities will involve utilising advanced AI-assisted tools to optimise development workflows while collaborating with diverse teams across architecture, project management, quality assurance, and user interface design. You will engage deeply in requirement analysis sessions with stakeholders—ensuring every feature delivered aligns with customer expectations—and take ownership of end-to-end product delivery from initial planning through deployment. By automating key processes and enhancing release pipelines, you will help drive operational excellence within the team. Troubleshooting complex issues swiftly will be essential as you maintain high standards for reliability and security. Sharing your expertise through mentoring or collaborative workshops will further strengthen the communal spirit of the engineering group. Success in this role means consistently producing scalable solutions that address real-world challenges faced by both commercial clients and individual users.

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or MCP servers to accelerate software development speed, improve code quality, and facilitate rapid prototyping throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with architects, project managers, developers, QA professionals, and UI designers to ensure seamless integration of requirements and deliver products that meet customer needs effectively.
• Participate actively in requirement discussions with stakeholders, contributing your insights to cross-team integration efforts and resolving issues efficiently through open communication.
• Deliver features through all stages of the software development lifecycle including planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing operation to ensure robust solutions.
• Create comprehensive test cases and scripts designed to validate software functionality, performance metrics, reliability standards, and security protocols for each release.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues by identifying root causes quickly and implementing effective solutions that maintain system integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Automate development processes wherever possible to enhance efficiency and reliability in release management while reducing manual intervention.
• Enhance existing release pipelines by introducing improvements that streamline operations and support continuous delivery practices within the team.
• Support deployed products by monitoring performance metrics, responding promptly to incidents or bugs reported by users or QA teams, and maintaining high standards of reliability.
• Share your knowledge with colleagues through mentoring sessions or collaborative workshops aimed at fostering growth leadership within the engineering group.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Backend Engineer position brings substantial hands-on experience developing backend systems using contemporary programming languages suited for scalable enterprise environments. Your proficiency with AI-assisted tools enables you to produce high-quality code efficiently while adapting quickly to evolving project requirements. You excel at collaborating across multidisciplinary teams—communicating clearly with architects as well as QA specialists—to ensure seamless integration of features into production-ready products. Your familiarity with Agile methodologies supports successful navigation through all stages of software delivery. Creating thorough test cases comes naturally as you strive for excellence in functionality validation and security compliance. When faced with challenging technical problems, your analytical approach ensures swift resolution without compromising reliability. Automating processes is second nature; you continuously seek ways to improve operational workflows via CI/CD enhancements. Sharing your expertise through mentoring or team workshops reflects your commitment to communal growth leadership within the engineering group. A foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts further strengthens your ability to contribute meaningfully toward endpoint protection initiatives.

• Proven experience in backend software engineering with a strong understanding of modern programming languages such as Python, JavaScript (Node.js), Go or similar technologies relevant to large-scale systems.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT for accelerating coding tasks and improving overall code quality during prototyping phases.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration with architects, project managers, developers, QA professionals, UI designers and other stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Solid grasp of software development methodologies including Agile practices; familiarity with full lifecycle delivery from planning through deployment is highly desirable.
• Experience creating detailed test cases/scripts for validating functionality, performance benchmarks, reliability checks and security compliance within enterprise-grade applications.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities allowing quick identification of root causes behind complex technical issues followed by implementation of reliable solutions.
• Background in automating development/release processes using CI/CD pipelines or related tools; ability to introduce enhancements that boost operational efficiency is valued.
• Commitment to knowledge sharing demonstrated through mentoring junior engineers or participating in collaborative workshops aimed at fostering communal growth leadership.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles relevant to endpoint protection solutions; prior exposure to commercial/consumer security products is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning coupled with adaptability when adopting new technologies or workflows—especially those powered by AI innovations.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation distinguishes itself as a global force in cybersecurity innovation—driven by decades-long expertise in threat research combined with a relentless pursuit of technological advancement. Employees benefit from an inclusive culture where knowledge sharing is celebrated; everyone has opportunities to join different teams or participate in collaborative projects that foster personal growth alongside professional achievement. Flexible working arrangements support work-life balance while advanced AI-powered development workflows empower engineers to create reliable programs faster than ever before. The company’s dedication extends beyond commercial clients: it also protects millions of individual users worldwide by combining insights from both market segments into holistic solutions addressing real-world challenges. Here you’ll find supportive leadership committed not only to nurturing talent but also ensuring every voice is heard—making it an ideal place for those who value teamwork as much as technical excellence.

What's next:

If you are passionate about backend engineering and eager to make a meaningful impact on global digital security while growing professionally within an inclusive team environment—this opportunity awaits you!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; take the next step towards joining a world-class engineering group dedicated to safeguarding digital information.