Staff Software Engineer (Cryptography)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Cryptography): Developing new features and tackling challenges across a technology stack with an accent on systems-level programming, large-scale data analysis, and security automation. Focus on designing and building proof-of-concept solutions for complex security challenges and owning greenfield projects from design to prototype.

Location: Must be based in the US. The company supports flexible work arrangements.

Salary: $168,300–$276,000 USD. Individual pay within this range is determined by skills, experience, education, and geographic location across two US-based pay tiers.

Company

hirify.global is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges, having emerged from Alphabet Inc. in 2022.

What you will do

• Collaborate with R&D and Product stakeholders to prototype new capabilities and explore future features.
• Apply strong systems engineering skills to design and build proof-of-concept solutions for complex security challenges.
• Design and implement systems for managing and analyzing large-scale, security-related data.
• Write high-quality, reusable code for R&D projects across a variety of languages, such as Rust, Go, or Python.
• Conduct technical investigations and present findings that will help shape the company's strategic direction.
• Own greenfield projects from the initial design phase through to a working prototype.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience building, deploying, and maintaining complex software projects and data pipelines.
• Demonstrated mastery across multiple languages, including a systems language (e.g., Rust, C++, Zig) and fluency in higher-level languages (e.g., Python, Golang, Kotlin).
• Deep engineering knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, cryptographic protocols, and their real-world application.
• Proven ability to apply academic foundations to real-world engineering challenges.
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills.

Nice to have

• A PhD or MSc in Cryptography, Computer Science, or Mathematics is highly preferred.
• Valuable experience in computer security, with enthusiasm to deepen expertise in cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure.
• A demonstrated passion for security and cryptography, such as through contributions to open-source projects.
• Experience with static or dynamic program analysis, or developing software sensors and tracers.
• Familiarity with broader tech stack (e.g., Typescript, React, GraphQL, Flask, PostgreSQL, Bazel, Docker, GCP, AWS).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives or bonuses, and equity participation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Retirement savings with company matching, paid parental leave, and inclusive family-building benefits.
• Flexible paid time off, company-wide seasonal breaks, and support for flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Multidisciplinary environment fostering creativity, collaboration, and impact.