Senior Software Engineer, Cryptography

About the role

VIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in cryptography to join our mission-critical team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and automate secure, scalable microservices using cutting-edge privacy and Web3 technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver core architecture: Lead the design and development of secure, reliable microservices, applying best practices in software architecture
• Define, document, and drive the adoption of efficient end-to-end SDLC and CI/CD automation pipelines
• Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of deployed applications
• Build Web3 & Privacy-preserving Systems: Integrate VIA's Web3 components and privacy-preserving technologies (e.g., cryptography, passwordless login, classical & post-quantum cryptography, zero knowledge proofs)
• Develop and execute comprehensive automated testing strategies to ensure high software quality and robustness
• Continuously explore and integrate advancements in privacy, cryptography, and distributed systems
• Collaborate On Strategy & Best Practices: Serve as a subject matter expert in privacy and security, guiding project delivery and technical choices
• Clearly articulate complex software designs and technical processes to diverse, cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or science
• 5+ years of relevant full-stack or backend development experience
• Strong experience with cloud-based microservices architecture, including zero-trust design principles
• Experience developing RESTful APIs (e.g., FastAPI) secured by OAuth2/JWT
• Exposure to Web3 technologies such as smart contracts and multi-signature setups
• Working knowledge of Docker containers and Helm charts
• Ability to advocate for technical excellence and maintain high software engineering standards
• Proven ability to give and receive thoughtful feedback on design documents
• Previous experience leading an Agile team of developers (a plus)
• Exposure to blockchain systems, zero-knowledge proofs, IETF RFCs, or FIPS/NIST/CNSA-validated cryptography (a plus)
• Exposure to Istio Service Mesh and observability tooling (a plus)
• Working knowledge of data structures, algorithms, databases (SQL and NoSQL), and in-memory data storage (a plus)

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and passionate about leaving everything they touch better than how they found it
• Firm believers that people should love what they do and are eager to build a culture that enables them to do their best work
• Creative problem solvers who respectfully challenge the status quo in the pursuit of excellence
• People who lead discussions with curiosity and value diverse perspectives
• Eager to explore new ideas, understand the power of feedback, and constantly seek opportunities to grow and develop their skills
• Strong team players who thrive in collaborative environments and celebrate the success of others

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 USD per year
• 401K plan with up to 5% employer contribution
• Health: Fully funded, top-tier health benefits plan, including vision and dental coverage, fully covered from day one, for your whole family
• Family Support: Up to 24 weeks paid parental leave, a 4-week paid ramp-back program, and a $10K family forming benefit (covering fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy)
• Flexible Vacation Policy with no set annual limit or accrual period, Summer Fridays, and an extended holiday period in December
• Remote work: Ability to enjoy the best of both worlds with flexibility to work from home as needed, as well as access to three well-located offices, designed for collaboration and stocked with everything you could need
• Opportunities to work remotely from eligible locations for up to 2 months per year
• Growth: Individualized growth opportunities, including internal and external mentorship panels, custom goals and feedback sessions, and/or access to learning and development programs, including VIA’s unrivaled leadership program
• A dedicated wellness advisor to help you navigate the programs and opportunities available at VIA
• Connection: In-person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teams