Senior Software Engineer

VIA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $160k-$190k USD

401K with employer contribution

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave (24 weeks)

Flexible vacation

Remote-friendly with offices

Growth opportunities

Wellness program

Transit benefits

Team events

Job summary

VIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect secure, scalable microservices and to advance privacy-preserving Web3 solutions. You will lead development, implement CI/CD pipelines, and ensure robust testing and performance across distributed systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, advocate for technical excellence, and guide architectural choices to protect data while enabling rapid deployment in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or science.
• 5+ years of relevant full stack or backend development experience.
• Cloud-based software development in a microservices environment and cryptography techniques (e.g., secure APIs, encryption).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of core software components.
• Integrate VIA Web3 components and privacy-preserving tech.
• Define end-to-end SDLC processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop automated testing strategies and performance optimization.
• Provide technical leadership in privacy and security across projects.

Skills

Full stack development

Backend development

Agile leadership

cryptography concepts

System architecture

Performance optimization

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/Engineering/Math/Science

Tools

Istio

FastAPI

OAuth2

RESTful APIs

Docker

Helm charts

Job description

VIA is making an impact, and so can you.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, VIA is a mission-critical software company that enables organizations to share and analyze sensitive data at speed without compromising security or control. VIA’s decentralized architecture keeps data sovereign, while its agentic AI helps organizations solve critical challenges, and its military-grade security governs access. Designed for simplicity, rapid deployment, and disconnected environments, VIA makes sensitive data usable wherever the mission happens, even offline. The Department of War, Fortune 50 companies, and critical infrastructure companies around the globe trust VIA to help them solve their toughest analytics and digital security challenges. Learn more: solvewithvia.com.

An impressive mission requires an equally impressive Senior Software Engineer.

As a key technical contributor at VIA, you will be instrumental in architecting and constructing the pioneering, secure, and scalable software that underpins VIA's mission. You will directly influence how critical data is protected and shared, leveraging our advanced Web3, quantum-resistant technologies.

This role offers a chance to significantly contribute by creating high-quality, secure software and tackling intricate data problems for individuals who are driven by innovation and dedicated to excellence.

In this role, you will:

Lead the Design and Development of Core Software Components:

• Architect and implement secure, reliable, and scalable microservices, applying deep understanding of software architecture principles and best practices.
• Integrate VIA’s Web3 components and privacy-preserving technologies to deliver cutting-edge features and innovative platform functionality.

Champion and Implement Robust Engineering Processes and Automation:

• Define, document, and drive adoption of end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, ensuring clarity and efficiency from initial concept through deployment and maintenance.
• Spearhead the creation, development, and optimization of automation pipelines for continuous integration, testing, and deployment (CI/CD), ensuring efficient and reliable application releases.

Ensure Software Quality, Reliability, and Performance:

• Develop and execute comprehensive automated testing strategies, including unit and integration tests, to deliver high-quality, robust software.
• Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, analyze, and optimize the performance of deployed applications, working to mitigate bottlenecks.

Provide Technical Expertise and Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide technical leadership in privacy and security, guiding project delivery and ensuring VIA’s solutions meet the highest standards.
• Clearly articulate complex software designs, architectural choices, and technical processes to diverse audiences, including technical peers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with various cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, solve problems, and achieve successful project outcomes.

Drive Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Rapidly grasp new technical concepts and effectively apply this knowledge to address complex challenges and develop innovative solutions that meet customer needs.
• Continuously explore and thoughtfully integrate relevant advancements in privacy, cryptography, and distributed systems to contribute to VIA's cutting-edge products.

Requirements

What you will bring to this role:

• 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 software development in a microservices environment and cryptography techniques, including:
  • Service mesh (Istio), zero trust architecture and observability
  • Developing RESTful APIs (using frameworks such as FastAPI) secured by OAuth2/Auth
  • Integrating asymmetric and/or symmetric encryption in applications
  • Thorough working knowledge of data structures, algorithms, databases (SQL and NoSQL), and in-memory data storageExtensive knowledge of parallel processing, message brokers, and/or distributed task queues
  • Working knowledge of Docker containers and Helm charts
• Previous experience leading an Agile team of developers a plus:
  • Proven on-time delivery of multiple quality software projects
  • Ability to advocate for technical excellence, maintaining the highest standard of software engineering practices
  • Model an ability to identify blockers and use critical thinking to provide creative solutions
• Proficiency in documentation and the desire to clearly communicate technical processes to both non-technical and technical audiences.
• Exposure to the following a plus: IETF RFCs, blockchain systems, zero-knowledge proofs

What does it take to be a successful VIAneer? Let’s break it down, our VIAneers are:

• Self-motivated and passionate about leaving everything they touch better than how they found it
• Firm believers that people should love what they do and are eager to build a culture that enables them to do their best work
• Creative problem solvers who respectfully challenge the status quo in the pursuit of excellence
• People who lead discussions with curiosity and value diverse perspectives
• Eager to explore new ideas, understand the power of feedback, and constantly seek opportunities to grow and develop their skills
• Strong team players who thrive in collaborative environments and celebrate the success of others

Benefits

What can VIA do for you?

VIA offers competitive benefits, flexible work options, and individualized mentoring and growth opportunities. Here are just a few of our VIAneers’ favorite perks:

• Compensation:
  • This role offers a salary range of $160,000-$190,000 USD per year
  • 401K plan with up to 5% employer contribution
• Health: A fully funded, top-tier health benefits plan, including vision and dental coverage, fully covered from day one, for your whole family
• Family Support: Up to 24 weeks paid parental leave, a 4-week paid ramp-back program, and a $10K family forming benefit (covering fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy)
• Time off: Flexible Vacation Policy with no set annual limit or accrual period, Summer Fridays, and an extended holiday period in December
• Remote work: 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, designed for collaboration and stocked with everything you could need
  • Opportunities to work remotely from eligible locations for up to 2 months per year
• Growth: Individualized growth opportunities, including internal and external mentorship panels, custom goals and feedback sessions, and/or access to learning and development programs, including VIA’s unrivaled leadership program
  • A dedicated wellness advisor to help you navigate the programs and opportunities available at VIA
• Transit: Benefits to support commuting costs
• Connection: In-person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teams

Read more about our benefits and perks here.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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