Sr. Software Engineer - Cryptography - 173955

ZP Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies in the Raleigh-Durham area is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer - Cryptography to join a leading technology organization. The role is hybrid with 2 days onsite, focusing on PKI platform development, certificate management, and cryptographic services.

You'll design and build with Golang and C in Linux environments, automate deployment, and integrate Linux packaging. Collaboration with security and infrastructure teams is key to scalable certificate lifecycle solutions and modern

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering with Golang and C programming.
• Experience with Git, GitHub, Linux OS, and Linux packaging (RPM/DEB).
• Knowledge of PKI, cryptography, TLS, and security-focused tech.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native tooling.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PKI components and cryptographic services using Golang and C on Linux.
• Build automation, deployment, and operational tooling with Git, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and support Linux packaging solutions for secure software distribution.
• Collaborate with security, infra, and engineering teams on certificate lifecycle solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate AI-powered development tools to boost productivity and quality.

Skills

Golang

C programming

Git & GitHub

Linux

PKI & TLS

DevOps practices

AI tools

Tools

RPM/DEB packaging

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud-native tooling

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer - Cryptography for a leading technology organization in the Raleigh Durham, North Carolina area. The Sr. Software Engineer - Cryptography role is a hybrid position with 2 days onsite in the office. The Sr. Software Engineer - Cryptography will support the development and enhancement of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) platform, contributing to secure certificate management, cryptographic services, automation, and infrastructure modernization efforts. An ideal candidate for the Sr. Software Engineer - Cryptography role is an experienced engineer with strong expertise in Golang, C programming, Linux development environments, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Software Engineer - Cryptography:

• Design, develop, and maintain PKI platform components and cryptographic services using Golang and C in Linux-based environments.
• Build and enhance automation, deployment, and operational tooling leveraging Git, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and support Linux packaging solutions for secure software distribution and deployment.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and engineering teams to deliver scalable and reliable certificate lifecycle management solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate AI-powered development tools to improve engineering productivity and software quality.

Qualifications of the Sr. Software Engineer - Cryptography:

• 4+ years of software engineering experience with strong proficiency in Golang and C programming.
• Hands-on experience with Git, GitHub, Linux operating systems, and Linux package management (RPM, DEB, etc.).
• Knowledge of PKI, cryptography, certificate management, TLS, and other security-focused technologies.
• Experience with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native tooling.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices.

Compensation for the Sr. Software Engineer - Cryptography includes:

• Salary range: $120,000 – $150,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 09/4/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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