Senior Desktop Software Engineer (C# / .NET)

Keeper Security, Inc.; Cameron Park (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeper Security, a leader in cybersecurity, is seeking a Senior Desktop Software Engineer to enhance their applications across Windows, macOS, and Linux. The role involves design and optimization of software while ensuring security standards. This position offers flexibility with remote working arrangements and an opportunity to lead projects in a rapidly growing team.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401K (Roth/Traditional)

Generous PTO plan

Above market annual bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in desktop application development.
• Strong systems-level understanding and OS-specific API navigation.
• Experience in Agile environments and code review processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain new features for cross-platform desktop applications.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in desktop software.
• Document technical decisions, solutions, and integration processes.

Skills

Desktop application development

C#

.NET

Cross-platform development

System troubleshooting

API hooking

Secure communication protocols

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Keeper Security is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Desktop Software Engineer (C# / .NET) to join our growing engineering team. This is a 100% remote position with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates based in El Dorado Hills, CA or Chicago, IL.

Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations, globally. Keeper is published in 21 languages and is sold in over 120 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and be responsible for taking our suite of products to the next level!

About Keeper

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our award-winning, zero-trust, privileged access management platform deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack and identity application to provide visibility, security, control, reporting and compliance across an entire enterprise. Trusted by millions of individuals and thousands of organizations, Keeper is an innovator of best-in-class password management, secrets management, privileged access, secure remote access and encrypted messaging. Learn more at

About the Job

As a Senior Desktop Software Engineer (C# / .NET), you will lead the design, development, and optimization of robust desktop applications that run securely and efficiently across Windows, macOS, and Linux. You will collaborate with fellow engineers, product managers, and designers to implement cutting-edge functionality and maintain the highest standards of security and performance. This role requires a strong systems-level understanding and the ability to navigate OS-specific APIs and network communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain new features for cross-platform desktop applications using C# and .NET Core
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and secure development standards
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in desktop software and underlying systems
• Work closely with product managers and designers to implement functional and user-friendly experiences
• Analyze and troubleshoot system issues across operating systems and hardware configurations
• Contribute to the software architecture and design of large-scale, security-focused desktop systems
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous team improvement
• Participate in Agile planning, estimation, and progress tracking
• Document technical decisions, solutions, and integration processes
• Stay current with the latest C#, .NET, and desktop application trends, libraries, and tools

• 5+ years of professional experience in desktop application development using C# and .NET
• Expertise in cross-platform desktop software engineering with a focus on Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
• Advanced knowledge of:
• API hooking and techniques for process inspection
• Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation and performance tuning
• Secure network communication protocols (HTTPS, MQTT, TCP, WebSockets)
• Deep understanding of native OS APIs and architecture on multiple platforms
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience analyzing low-level application behavior
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience in Agile development environments and code review processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of identity systems such as Active Directory, LDAP, and other identity providers (e.g., Okta, Azure AD)
• Background in endpoint security, secure desktop development, or operating system-level software
• Experience with open source contributions or SDK/tooling projects
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• U.S. Person status is preferred due to involvement with GovCloud-related projects

• Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Roth/Traditional)
• A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)
• Above market annual bonuses
• Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Classification: Exempt