Software Engineer
US$150,000 – US$200,000 / yr base salary
Posted 27 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Senior Software Engineer, Cryptography”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$150,000 – US$200,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Science
Study levelBachelor's
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: