About CyberArk:
CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), is the global leader in Identity Security. Centered on privileged access management, CyberArk provides the most comprehensive security offering for any identity – human or machine – across business applications, distributed workforces, hybrid cloud workloads and throughout the DevOps lifecycle. The world’s leading organizations trust CyberArk to help secure their most critical assets. To learn more about CyberArk, visit our CyberArk blogs or follow us on X, LinkedIn or Facebook.

Ready to build the backbone of a platform that secures millions of identities worldwide?

At CyberArk, we’re scaling our Identity Platform to support rapid global growth—and we’re looking for a hands-on backend engineer who thrives on solving distributed systems challenges. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and architects onsite in Santa Clara 2–3 days a week, designing and optimizing the core of a platform trusted by the world’s leading organizations.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and build distributed backend services in .NET, focusing on scalability, performance, and security.
• Evolve identity-platform components to support rapid growth and global enterprise workloads.
• Optimize performance and resiliency across services, including caching, data flows, and system-level improvements.
• Design and implement new capabilities using cloud-native patterns and modern engineering practices.
• Lead deep debugging and profiling efforts, including load analysis and distributed tracing.
• Collaborate with platform, product, and cloud teams to influence architecture and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of strong engineering practices and technical excellence.

Why CyberArk

• Work on a high-impact platform central to CyberArk’s future.
• Join a team that values ownership, creativity, and technical mastery.
• Collaborate onsite with engineers who genuinely care about what they build.
• Grow continuously—new technologies, new domains, new ways to solve hard problems.
• Help secure the world’s most critical infrastructure and applications.

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Who You Are

• You’ve built large-scale, cloud-based systems and enjoy distributed architecture.
• You’re fluent in .NET/C#, or you’re a strong Java engineer who’s excited to ramp up on .NET.
• You care about building secure, high-performance systems that last.
• You communicate clearly, break down complexity, and enjoy collaborating with other senior engineers.
• You value working onsite with your team 2–3 days per week to move quickly and stay aligned.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years backend engineering experience with .NET in large-scale or enterprise systems
• Cloud experience (AWS or GCP preferred)
• Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts (caching, resiliency, async patterns, failover, load balancing)
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with identity/auth standards (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML) is a plus
• Hybrid (2–3 days per week onsite) — Santa Clara, CA (Relocation support is not available, but candidates who plan to relocate independently are welcome to apply.)

Nice to have (not required):

Active Directory experience, performance engineering, or experience in identity/security environments.

Ready to join us? Apply now and help build the future of identity security.

CyberArk 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. 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

The salary range for this position is $116,000 – $170,000/year, plus discretionary bonus, which will be based on the employee’s performance. Base pay may also vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.