VIA · 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Developer, Cryptography
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expVIA is making an impact by providing the world's most secure data and identity protection solutions. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Developer specializing in Cryptography to design and implement secure microservices while collaborating with senior engineers on advanced technologies for data protection.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainMachine LearningPredictive Analytics
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
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
Company
VIA
VIA helps energy companies realize the value of their data through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$47.22MKey Investors
Bosch VenturesThe Westly GroupSwiss Federal office of Energy
2025-03-18Series B· $28M
2021-05-11Series A· $10.08M
2020-08-07Grant
Leadership Team
Colin Gounden
CEO
Kate Ravanis
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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