We’re seeking a Lead Software Engineer, Client Platforms to join our team. We’re scaling our end-to end-encryption product, and we need people who can design and build secure, distributed applications and protocols. The core software is in Python/Go, and runs on Windows, macOS, and web clients.
Key Responsibilities:
·Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications and APIs running onWindows, macOS, and web clients.
·Apply software engineering best practices and distributed systems thinking to thedomains of file synchronization and identity management.
·Ensure the security and reliability of our applications through secure coding techniques.
·Diagnose and resolve issues related to performance, scalability, and reliability.
·Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and infrastructure teams during feature development.
·Guide and mentor junior engineers by providing insightful code review and designreview feedback.
Qualifications:
·BS or MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
·Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms.
·Minimum of 5 years of experience developing a commercial product with a clientcomponent.
·Strong understanding of API interfaces and Go and/or Python.
·Familiarity with relational database design and management (e.g., SQL, databaseindexes, SQLite).
Preferred Skills:
·Experience building user applications on macOS (swift) or Windows (C++) interactingwith network and file systems (e.g., file storage, access control, sockets).
·Strong understanding of cryptographic fundamentals (e.g., public-private key encryption, symmetric encryption, digital signatures).
·Understanding of secure identity verification and authentication mechanisms (e.g.,PKI, WebAuthn).
·Familiarity with distributed systems (e.g., replication, consistency models, fault
tolerance, coordination algorithms)
What We Offer:
·Opportunity to work on meaningful problems that improve privacy and security foreveryone.
·Competitive salary and equity package.
·Health and dental insurance
·A team of highly motivated, mission-driven professionals