Staff Software Engineer

About Us:  

In today's world, where data spreads across various clouds and devices, traditional security measures aren't enough. Businesses need a dynamic approach to defend against constant cyber threats and ensure agile data security. Fortanix leads the way in data-centric cybersecurity for hybrid multicloud environments, using advanced cryptography, encryption, and confidential AI solutions.  

As data breaches become more frequent and traditional defenses fall short, we focus on data exposure management to keep your information safe. Our unified data security platform addresses vulnerabilities in hybrid multicloud environments, defends against threats, and makes it easier to discover, assess, and fix data exposure risks. Whether implementing a Zero Trust model or preparing for the post-quantum computing era, we help businesses worldwide protect their most sensitive data, wherever it is. 

Our commitment to solving the world’s toughest data security challenges has earned Fortanix multiple Cybersecurity Excellence and Innovation Awards, as well as recognition from industry giants such as Microsoft, Intel, ServiceNow, and Snowflake. 

Our team includes industry leaders and cryptography experts, creating a culture of trust, innovation and collaboration where every voice is valued. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we're looking for passionate individuals to help us shape the future of data security and work towards a safer digital future. 

Requirements

Job Description 

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer based in the Bangalore with at least 8 years of experience.  

 What you’ll do (Duties and Responsibilities):  

• Contribute to a friendly and helpful company culture 

• Design, implement, test, and maintain one or more of: 

• The backend of our cloud security platform, written in Rust 

• Our Runtime Encryption® software for SGX, written in Rust 

• Help deploy, monitor, and optimize the performance of our software 

• Lead and participate in peer code review, which we believe results in a higher-quality product 

• Follow security best practices (don’t worry, we’ll tell you what they are) 

Requirements: 

• At least 8 years of overall experience. 

• At least 3 years of experience in Rust. 

• Technical lead experience for large scale projects in a microservices architecture. 

• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS/GCP/Azure. 

• At least 4 years of experience with container technologies like docker. 

• Hands on experience with Kubernetes. 

• Strong background in backend development including APIs and databases. 

• A bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent training or work experience 

• Proven experience with Linux system programming. 

• Good understanding of Linux builds and deployment 

• Security experience is a plus, but is not required 

• Exhibits uncompromising integrity 

• Pays attention to detail 

• Thinks critically about complex technical problems 

• Can work independently, while also being an effective technical lead of a team 

• Experience in Confidential Computing is a plus 

Benefits

• Mediclaim Insurance – Employees and their eligible dependents including dental coverage
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Internet Reimbursement