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VIA

Senior Software Developer, Cryptography

VIA, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145

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VIA is making an impact, and so can you.

At VIA, our mission is to make communities cleaner, safer, and more equitable. We believe that by working across organizational boundaries, we can achieve greater collective good than we can individually. VIA overcomes digital barriers to collective action by providing the world’s most secure and simple data and identity protection solutions.

VIA is trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense and Fortune 100 companies around the globe to solve their toughest data and identity protection challenges. Using our Web3, quantum-resistant, passwordless technologies (19 issued patents), VIA protects data against theft, manipulation, and misuse.

An impressive mission requires an equally impressive Senior Software Developer, Cryptography

VIA is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Developer specialising in Cryptography to join our team. 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.

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

In this role, you will: Architecture design & core delivery

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

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

Collaboration, 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

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 Istio Service Mesh, zero‑trust, and observability

Experience developing RESTful APIs (e.g., FastAPI) secured by OAuth2/Auth

Experience integrating asymmetric and/or symmetric encryption in applications

Extensive knowledge of parallel processing, message brokers, and/or distributed task queues

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, or IETF RFCs (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?

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

What can VIA do for you?

The salary range for this role is between $150,000 to $200,000 depending on background and years of experience

A fully funded, top‑tier health benefits plan, fully covered from day one, including vision and dental coverage for your whole family

401(k) plan with up to 5% employer contribution

20 vacation days annually, Summer Fridays, and an extended holiday period in December

Paid parental leave, supporting new parents and families

A dedicated wellness advisor to help you navigate the programs and opportunities available at VIA

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 (and more to come!) designed for collaboration and stocked with everything you could need

Opportunities to work from eligible locations for up to 2 months per year

Individualized growth opportunities, including internal and external mentorship panels, custom goals and feedback sessions, and/or access to learning and development programs

Transit benefits to support commuting costs

In‑person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teams

Read more about our benefits and perks here.

VIA is committed to the importance of belonging.

VIA is an equal opportunity employer. When you apply for a role at VIA, your application will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. If you would like to request a specific accommodation, please notify us with your submission. You can learn more about our mission, values, and team on our careers page.

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