Lead Software Engineer, Client Systems

PreVeil; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity package

Health and dental insurance

Opportunity to work on meaningful problems

Job summary

PreVeil is looking for a Lead Software Engineer, Client Platforms in Boston, Massachusetts. You will design and build secure applications using Python and Go, ensuring high performance and reliability across Windows and macOS platforms. Requirements include a BS/MS in Computer Science and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Enjoy competitive salaries, health insurance, and a mission-driven team culture that values privacy and security.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing a commercial product with a client component.
• Strong understanding of API interfaces and Go and/or Python.
• Familiarity with relational database design and management (e.g., SQL, database indexes, SQLite).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications and APIs running on Windows, macOS, and web clients.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and infrastructure teams during feature development.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

macOS (Swift)

Windows (C++)

Cryptographic fundamentals

Distributed systems

API interfaces

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science

Job description

PreVeil is a fast-growing, profitable SaaS company providing best-in-class encrypted email and file sharing for organizations that handle sensitive data. We’ve been named a Best Place to Work three years in a row and recognized by PC Magazine as the best encrypted email and file‑sharing platform for five consecutive years. Beyond security, PreVeil helps defense contractors meet strict U.S. federal cybersecurity compliance requirements—most notably the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), which is required to do business with the Department of Defense. More than 2,500 defense customers rely on PreVeil, and over 60 have successfully achieved certification, placing PreVeil among the most proven platforms in this space.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Lead Software Engineer, Client Platforms to join our team. We’re scaling our end‑to‑end encryption product, and we need people who can design and build secure, distributed applications and protocols. The core software is in Python/Go, and runs on Windows, macOS, and web clients.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications and APIs running on Windows, macOS, and web clients.
• Apply software engineering best practices and distributed systems thinking to the domains of file synchronization and identity management.
• Ensure the security and reliability of our applications through secure coding techniques.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and infrastructure teams during feature development.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers by providing insightful code review and design review feedback.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing a commercial product with a client component.
• Strong understanding of API interfaces and Go and/or Python.
• Familiarity with relational database design and management (e.g., SQL, database indexes, SQLite).

Required Skills

• Experience building user applications on macOS (swift) or Windows (C++) interacting with network and file systems (e.g., file storage, access control, sockets).
• Strong understanding of cryptographic fundamentals (e.g., public‑private key encryption, symmetric encryption, digital signatures).
• Understanding of secure identity verification and authentication mechanisms (e.g., PKI, WebAuthn).
• Familiarity with distributed systems (e.g., replication, consistency models, fault tolerance, coordination algorithms).

Preferred Skills

• Experience building user applications on macOS (swift) or Windows (C++) interacting with network and file systems (e.g., file storage, access control, sockets).
• Strong understanding of cryptographic fundamentals (e.g., public‑private key encryption, symmetric encryption, digital signatures).
• Understanding of secure identity verification and authentication mechanisms (e.g., PKI, WebAuthn).
• Familiarity with distributed systems (e.g., replication, consistency models, fault tolerance, coordination algorithms).

Pay range and compensation package

What We Offer Opportunity to work on meaningful problems that improve privacy and security for everyone. Competitive salary and equity package. Health and dental insurance A team of highly motivated, mission‑driven professionals.

Equal Opportunity Statement

PreVeil is committed to diversity and inclusivity.