Staff Software Engineer - Systems Security

About Fortanix:  

In today's world, where data spreads across various clouds and devices, traditional security measures aren't enough. Businesses need a dynamic approach to defend against constant cyber threats and ensure agile data security. Fortanix leads the way in data-centric cybersecurity for hybrid multicloud environments, using advanced cryptography, encryption, and confidential AI solutions.  

As data breaches become more frequent and traditional defenses fall short, we focus on data exposure management to keep your information safe. Our unified data security platform addresses vulnerabilities in hybrid multicloud environments, defends against threats, and makes it easier to discover, assess, and fix data exposure risks. Whether implementing a Zero Trust model or preparing for the post-quantum computing era, we help businesses worldwide protect their most sensitive data, wherever it is. 

Our commitment to solving the world’s toughest data security challenges has earned Fortanix multiple Cybersecurity Excellence and Innovation Awards, as well as recognition from industry giants such as Microsoft, Intel, ServiceNow, and Snowflake. 

Our team includes industry leaders and cryptography experts, creating a culture of trust, innovation and collaboration where every voice is valued. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we're looking for passionate individuals to help us shape the future of data security and work towards a safer digital future. 

Requirements

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer (Systems Security) to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be a technical leader who can provide strategic direction and hands-on expertise in developing tools and SDKs for our confidential computing platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of security, software development, computer architecture & operating systems. 

What you’ll do (Duties and Responsibilities):  

• Be the Subject matter expert on computer architecture & organization & computer systems
• Support software development on Confidential Computing platforms
• Enable remote attestation using low-level platform primitives
• Provide technical direction and leadership around developing tools and SDKs for confidential computing platforms. 
• Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions that meet security and performance standards. 
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in security. 
• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical vision. 
• Conduct code reviews, ensure best practices in software development, and maintain high standards of code quality. 
• Drive the adoption of new tools, methodologies, and processes to improve development efficiency and product quality. 

What you’ll need (Basic Qualifications) 

• 3 years of professional experience in computer architecture & operating systems 
• At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience with C/C++, Rust, and x86 or ARM assembly, and some other high level language 
• PhD in Computer Security or Computer Systems, or equivalent experience  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
• Contributions to open-source projects.  

Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise  

• 3 years of professional experience in Confidential Computing technology (e.g., Intel SGX, AMD SEV-SNP, Intel TDX, etc.) 
• Knowledge of software development tools and methodologies, including CI/CD, Agile, and DevOps.  
• Deep understanding of confidential computing environments (SGX, SEV-SNP, TDX, NVIDIA, Nitro Enclaves, etc.), computer architecture & organization (CPU context, virtual memory, VT-x, SVM, etc.) & computer systems (VirtIO, synchronization, filesystems, etc.)
• Experience with the following technologies:
• Rust
• Linux container images
• Cloud offerings
• Platform security enhancements
• Experience enabling remote attestation using low-level platform primitives (for example: embedding platform attestation in CSR/X.509)

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and equity package
• Quarterly recharge days 
• 40 hours of Volunteer Time Off/year
• The opportunity to redefine cloud computing in a friendly, collaborative work environment.  

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!