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Staff Software Engineer

CompanyUpstream Security
LocationHerzliya
Work ModeRemote
PostedNovember 23, 2025
About The Company
Upstream delivers a cloud-based, AI-powered data management platform purpose-built for connected vehicles, smart mobility, and IoT ecosystem. The Upstream Platform transforms fragmented, distributed mobility data into centralized, structured, and contextualized data lakes, unlocking its full potential. By leveraging this data, Upstream empowers customers with advanced, AI-driven applications across various use cases, including proactive after-sales quality, cybersecurity detection and response (XDR), misuse detection, observability, usage-based insurance, and more. Upstream’s customers include some of the world’s leading automotive OEMs, suppliers, and others, protecting millions of vehicles.
About the Role

Upstream Security is at the forefront of automotive cybersecurity and data management, offering cutting-edge solutions for connected vehicles. Upstream’s agentless cybersecurity detection & response (XDR) platform monitors 30 million vehicles and IoT endpoints worldwide working closely with global automakers, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, fleets, and smart mobility IoT devices.

We’re looking for a talented Backend Engineer to join our fast growing R&D team.

This role is full-time and is based in Herzliya, Israel.


Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement resilient, high-performance backend services for our cloud-native cybersecurity platform.
  • Enhance data flows and scale integrations with automotive data systems.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to build secure, flexible solutions.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and adapt to ongoing changes.

Requirements

  • At least 7+ years of backend development experience, with large-scale products.
  • Proficient in Kotlin/Java for backend development.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure and services.
  • Experience with CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker and monitoring technologies.
  • Experience in Kafka, Redis, Postgres, and Trino.
  • Proven track-record in delivering reliable software products.
  • Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to balance multiple stakeholders’ inputs.

Upstream is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law

Key Skills
Backend DevelopmentKotlinJavaCloud InfrastructureCI/CDKubernetesDockerMonitoring TechnologiesKafkaRedisPostgresTrinoSoftware ReliabilityDecision-MakingStakeholder Management
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Architect and implement resilient, high-performance backend services for a cloud-native cybersecurity platform. Enhance data flows and scale integrations with automotive data systems while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
165
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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