Senior Software Engineer, Cryptography

About the role

VIA is making an impact, and so can you.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, VIA is a mission-critical software company that enables organizations to share and analyze sensitive data at speed without compromising security or control. VIA’s decentralized architecture keeps data sovereign, while its agentic AI helps organizations solve critical challenges, and its military-grade security governs access. Designed for simplicity, rapid deployment, and disconnected environments, VIA makes sensitive data usable wherever the mission happens, even offline. The Department of War, Fortune 50 companies, and critical infrastructure companies around the globe trust VIA to help them solve their toughest analytics and digital security challenges. Learn more: solvewithvia.com.

An impressive mission requires an equally impressive Senior Software Engineer.

As a key technical contributor at VIA specializing in Cryptography, you will design, implement, and automate secure, scalable microservices leveraging cutting-edge privacy and Web3 technologies. You will collaborate with senior engineers and developers on VIA's Zero Trust Fabric: A product where passwordless login, decentralized identity and blockchain integration come together to provide the highest level of security to individuals and organizations.

You will excel in this role if you are motivated by solving complex architectural challenges and championing software excellence in the intersection of cryptography, Web3, and cloud platforms. Are you ready to join us?

In this role, you will:

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

What you will bring to this role:

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

Experience integrating asymmetric and/or symmetric encryption, hashing, and digital signatures in applications

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)

What does it take to be a successful VIAneer? Let’s break it down, our VIAneers are:

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

What can VIA do for you?

VIA offers competitive benefits, flexible work options, and individualized mentoring and growth opportunities. Here are just a few of our VIAneers’ favorite perks:

Compensation:

This role offers a salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 USD per year

401K plan with up to 5% employer contribution

Health: A 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)

Time off: 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

Transit: Benefits to support commuting costs

Connection: In-person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teams

Read more about our benefits and perks here.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.