Senior Software Engineer (Linux and Rust) - Remote

About Us:

Fortanix is a dynamic start-up solving some of the world's most demanding data protection challenges for companies and governments around the world. Our disruptive technology maintains data privacy across its entire lifecycle -- at rest, in motion, and in use across any enterprise IT infrastructure -- public cloud, on-premise, hybrid cloud, and SaaS.

With key strategic partners like Microsoft, Intel, ServiceNow, and Snowflake, Fortanix customers like PayPal, Google & Adidas are reaping the benefits. Recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor , Fortanix is revolutionizing cyber security.

Join the revolution!

Why work with us?

We're seeking passionate people to work with us to change the very idea of how people use cloud computing. We take pride in making Fortanix a great place to work. Coworkers recognize that great ideas can come from anyone, and everyone is encouraged to jump in, contribute, and ask questions. In tackling the hardest problems, we believe that working together will produce better solutions.

Requirements

You will:

• Contribute to a friendly and helpful company culture
• Design, implement, test, and maintain one or more of:
• Our Runtime Encryption® software for SGX, written in C
• Help deploy, monitor, and tune the performance of our software
• Participate in peer code review, which we believe results in a higher-quality product
• Follow security best practices (don't worry, we'll tell you what they are)
  
  

You are someone who:

• Exhibits uncompromising integrity
• Pays attention to detail
• Thinks critically about complex technical problems
• Can work independently, while also being an effective member of a team
  
  

You have:

• Hands on experience in C/C++ and Rust
• Experience with JIT compilation.
• Experience in debugging system level code using gdb debugger
• Good understanding of Linux builds and deployment
• Open source technologies. OpenJDK is highly desired.
• Proven experience with Linux system programming
• Proficient in Linux kernel, at least familiar with 2-3 core subsystems (CPU scheduling, file system, network, I/O, memory management, etc.);
• Professional experience in computer architecture and operating systems
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent training or work experience
• Experience in Cryptography and PKI is a plus
• At-least 3+ years of professional experience
  
  

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (it's between you and your work)
• Friendly culture that brings the best out of everybody
• Great working environment, we believe this in its truest form, "Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed technologists can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has" - Margaret Mead
  
  

Fortanix is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other status. If you're interested in working in a fast-growing, exciting working environment - we encourage you to apply!