Fortanix is hiring a Staff Software Engineer - Backend Microservices to build our platform services from the ground up. In this role, you will design and deploy microservices in a hybrid cloud environment to create a scalable and reliable platform, with a focus on confidential computing.
What You'll Do
- Design and build microservices for our platform services running on confidential computing.
- Design, implement, test, and maintain our Runtime Encryption® software for SGX, written in C.
- Help deploy, monitor, and tune the performance of our software.
- Participate in peer code review.
- Follow security best practices.
- Contribute to a friendly and helpful company culture.
What We're Looking For
- At least 8+ years of professional experience.
- At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Rust, C/C++ or Python.
- End-to-End experience building web-scale applications or microservices.
- Familiarity with CI/CD and deployment infrastructure.
- Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience with container technologies like Docker.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
- Hands-on experience working with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra or MongoDB.
- Proven experience with Linux system programming, builds and deployment.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent training or work experience.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to Have
- Strong preference for someone with experience working with secure enclaves, confidential computing or Trusted Execution Environments (for example: Intel SGX, Intel TDX, AMD-SEV, Nitro Enclaves, etc).
- Experience in Generative AI (Large Language Models, Multi-Modal, Large Vision Models).
- Experience with machine learning algorithms and tools (e.g., TensorFlow), artificial intelligence, deep learning, natural language processing or other ML discipline.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Rust, C/C++, Python
- Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure
- Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes
- Databases: NoSQL (Cassandra, MongoDB)
- Operating System: Linux
Team & Environment
You will be joining the Confidential Computing Management team, working within a culture of trust, innovation, and collaboration where every voice is valued.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $200,000 - $240,000 per year + equity
- Unlimited PTO
- 40 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
- Internet stipend
- Friendly culture that brings the best out of everybody
- 401k
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Holidays
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role open to candidates in Eindhoven, Netherlands; Santa Clara, CA USA; and Bangalore, India.
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.
