Senior Software Engineer (DIRT)

Bitwarden Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitwarden is seeking a software engineer to design and evolve backend and frontend components using .NET Core/C# and Angular/TypeScript. You will craft robust RESTful APIs and work with relational databases (SQL Server) to support enterprise-scale data and security features.

You’ll collaborate with QA and the open-source community, review PRs, and contribute to a transparent, trusted security platform. This remote US role requires strong communication and a passion for secure software.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with .NET Core and C# for backend services.
• Strong proficiency with Angular, TypeScript, and RxJS for front-end development.
• Deep understanding of relational database design, optimization, and SQL Server.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement RESTful APIs for enterprise-scale apps.
• Experience building features for enterprise customers where auditability, permissions, and compliance matter.
• Collaborative and adaptable mindset with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your work, partnering with QA to ensure that parts of the application are tested and complete.
• Design and evolve APIs, data models, and encrypted report structures for enterprise-scale data.
• Review PRs and provide constructive, pointed feedback to help team members grow.
• Collaborate with the Bitwarden open-source community to review contributions and address issues on GitHub.

Skills

NET Core, C# backend

Angular, TypeScript, RxJS

Relational DB design, SQL Server

RESTful APIs

Collaborative & communicative

Open source enthusiasm

Problem solving

Security awareness

Tools

Rust

Python

Splunk

Datadog

Elastic

Job description

Bitwarden is the trusted identity security leader for millions of users worldwide, empowering enterprises, developers, and individuals to securely manage and share sensitive information anywhere. Bitwarden makes it easy for all users to extend robust security across their devices with password management, secrets management, and passwordless and passkey innovations. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California with team members located across the globe. Learn more at bitwarden.com .

Working within Bitwarden's open-source ecosystem, you'll collaborate with a passionate community dedicated to transparency and trust in security software while contributing to our mission of making security accessible to everyone.

This is an all-remote team and we're looking for someone located in the U.S. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of your work, partnering with QA to ensure that the appropriate parts of the application are tested and that tests are complete
• Design and evolve APIs, data models, and encrypted report structures that hold up to real enterprise-scale data
• Review PRs and provide constructive, pointed feedback to help fellow team members grow
• Collaborate with the Bitwarden open-source community to review community contributions and address issues in GitHub

WHAT YOU BRING TO BITWARDEN

• Extensive experience with .NET Core and C# for backend services
• Strong proficiency with Angular, TypeScript, and RxJS for front-end development
• Deep understanding of relational database design, optimization, and SQL Server
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement RESTful APIs
• Experience building features for enterprise customers where auditability, permissions, and compliance matter
• Collaborative and adaptable mindset with excellent communication skills
• Excitement and enthusiasm for open source and for better internet security
• Excellent problem-solving skills – you might not know all the answers, but you know how to find and communicate the solution

NICE-TO-HAVES

• User of Bitwarden
• Startup experience
• Experience with Rust, particularly for cross-platform SDK
• Python, Splunk, or other SIEM platform experience (Datadog, Elastic, etc.) — we use Python in our Splunk app
• Exposure to zero-knowledge or client-side-encrypted systems
• Experience using Claude Code, or a similar generative AI coding platform
• Meeting with our Recruiting Manager
• Interview with DIRT Engineering Manager
• Panel interview with DIRT team
• References
• Our user community loves us, and we love them. Come to work each day with a sense of purpose as we bring a more secure internet experience to everyone, from our friends and family to the world’s largest organizations.
• Become an expert. You’ll get immersed in the prominent technology markets of security and open source software.
• We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented team. Work remotely with motivated and supportive team members across the world.
• Learn and grow. Take on new challenges with the support of your team, and join our #growth-club to continue personal and professional development.

In the United States, the starting base compensation range for this role is $140,000 - $200,000. Actual compensation may vary based on level, relevant experience, and skill set as assessed in the interview process, as well as market data by location. See our careers page for a list of benefits. Please note that compensation outside the U.S. will differ based on the market.