Software Engineer II: Backend

Dispel: Security, For All

Dispel is redefining how the world’s most critical industries connect, protect, and operate. Built for both Operational Technology (OT) and security teams, our Zero Trust Engine delivers secure, scalable connectivity across every make, model, and generation of equipment—enabling fast, reliable remote access, industrial data streaming, and integrated threat monitoring in even the most complex environments.

We don’t just keep operations safe, we make them better. With OTFusion, Dispel unifies applications and systems across sites, streamlining operations, cutting complexity, and driving measurable efficiency gains.

Since 2015, we’ve been pioneering cybersecurity innovation: inventing network-level Moving Target Defense (MTD), securing 54 million utility users worldwide, protecting over $500B in manufactured goods annually, and ensuring the everyday essentials people rely on—from 50% of the U.S. baby formula supply to 1 in 5 non-alcoholic beverages in America—are made and delivered safely.

If you're passionate about providing security, for all, this is the place to be.

Engineering at Dispel is a technical and social experience. In our team, every person participates in solving problems and improving code/infrastructure. This is a journey, and we want it to be rewarding and fun.

You will have the opportunity to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members to deliver high-quality solutions. We strive to maintain a professional and creative work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Responsibilities

Execution (Primary Focus)

• Solve smaller features and bugs.

• Can handle being given exact instructions.

Enabling Others (Secondary Focus)

• Following existing practices to make sure work is tracked and communicated from inception until it is deployed on production.

Qualifications

• Either have finished a technical education or have similar skill as a new grad from alternative sources of experience and knowledge.

• Fast learner. Degrees and certificates aren’t a determining factor for us. Rather, we value your ability to care about your work and learn fast.

• Communication and team culture are very important at Dispel. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where new ideas and contributions are encouraged. These criteria are soft, but just relax and be genuine.

• Comfortable in one or more of: Python, TypeScript, NodeJS, Go, Rust.

Bonus Points

• Comfortable with SQL.

• Unit (Jest/Vitest) testing.

Why Dispel/Benefits

At Dispel you’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

·       Competitive salary and performance bonus

·       Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

·       401(k) with company match

·       Opportunity for incentive units grant

·       Generous paid time off and holidays

·       Flexible work environment with opportunities for remote work

·       Salary range for role: $100,000 - $118,000

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

This is a career growth opportunity and an FLSA-exempt role. The position will require working more than 40 hours per week at times to meet business needs.

Beware of Hiring Scams: Dispel will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information such as social security numbers during the hiring process. All official communication will come from a verified company email address. If you receive suspicious requests or communications, please report them to people @dispel.com. All of our legitimate openings can be found on the Dispel Career Site at https://apply.workable.com/dispel/