Cryptography Software Engineer
Piper CompaniesAbout the role
Piper Companies is seeking a Cryptography Software Engineer to join a leading cybersecurity organization. The Cryptography Software Engineer will support the development of secure cryptographic and PKI solutions while contributing to Linux-based software delivery, DevOps automation, and secure engineering initiatives. The Cryptography Software Engineer is a long term contract opportunity and requires you to work onsite 2 days per week in Raleigh, NC.
Responsibilities of the Cryptography Software Engineer:
Develop and maintain cryptographic services, libraries, and secure software solutions using Golang and C.
Support the development and enhancement of PKI-based security solutions.
Build and manage Linux software packaging and deployment processes (RPM, DEB).
Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, and GitHub development practices.
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and product teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality and engineering productivity.
Requirements of the Cryptography Software Engineer:
5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on security, cryptography, or systems programming.
Strong experience with Golang and C programming in Linux environments.
Hands-on experience developing or supporting PKI and cryptographic solutions.
Experience with Linux packaging technologies including RPM, DEB, or similar tools.
Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and infrastructure automation.
Experience with cloud technologies and secure software development best practices.
Compensation for the Cryptography Software Engineer:
$110,000 - $135,000
Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
Keywords:
Cryptography, PKI, Public Key Infrastructure, Golang, Go, C Programming, Linux, Linux Packaging, RPM, DEB, DevOps, CI/CD, GitHub, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Automation, Cloud Technologies, Secure Software Development, Cybersecurity
This job opens for applications on 08/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain cryptographic services, libraries, and secure software solutions using Golang and C
- Support the development and enhancement of PKI-based security solutions
- Build and manage Linux software packaging and deployment processes (RPM, DEB)
- Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, and GitHub development practices
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and product teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions
- Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality and engineering productivity
Qualifications
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on security, cryptography, or systems programming
- Strong experience with Golang and C programming in Linux environments
- Hands-on experience developing or supporting PKI and cryptographic solutions
- Experience with Linux packaging technologies including RPM, DEB, or similar tools
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and infrastructure automation
- Experience with cloud technologies and secure software development best practices
Benefits
- Health
- Vision
- Dental
- PTO
- Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law
Skills mentioned
About Piper Companies
At Piper, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants. We believe the development and growth of our people is paramount to that success. Piper Companies provides staffing and professional services in Enterprise IT, Cyber Security and Health Sciences. Everything we do is deeply rooted in creating meaningful partnerships that drive positive impact—we fuel careers, strengthen businesses, and support missions that shape the future. Simply put, we inspire growth to change lives.