Staff Software Engineer - Systems Security

6 days ago

🗽 New York – Remote

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Fortanix

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Fortanix is a leading data security company that transforms traditional data protection practices through a unified and scalable platform. The company leverages confidential computing and Runtime Encryption® technology to secure sensitive applications and data. Fortanix specializes in cryptographic security posture assessment, data encryption, tokenization, and enterprise key management. It helps enterprises protect their digital assets across multicloud and on-prem environments, supporting regulatory compliance and post-quantum readiness. Fortanix serves industries such as healthcare, banking, fintech, and government, providing solutions that enhance security without impacting performance. The Fortanix platform empowers organizations to maintain control of their cryptographic keys and adopt innovative, secure data workflows.

Intel SGX • Next Generation HSM • HSM as a service • HSM • Multicloud data security

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2016

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏢 Enterprise

☁️ SaaS

💰 $90M Series C on 2022-09

📋 Description

• About Fortanix: • 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

• At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience with C/C++, Rust, and x86 or ARM assembly, and some other high level language • PhD in Computer Security or Computer Systems, or equivalent experience • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts. • Contributions to open-source projects. • Experience in Confidential Computing technology (e.g., Intel SGX, AMD SEV-SNP, Intel TDX, etc.) • Knowledge of software development tools and methodologies, including CI/CD, Agile, and DevOps. • Deep understanding of confidential computing environments (SGX, SEV-SNP, TDX, NVIDIA, Nitro Enclaves, etc.), computer architecture & organization (CPU context, virtual memory, VT-x, SVM, etc.) & computer systems (VirtIO, synchronization, filesystems, etc.) • Experience with the following technologies: • Rust • Linux container images • Cloud offerings • Platform security enhancements • Experience enabling remote attestation using low-level platform primitives (for example: embedding platform attestation in CSR/X.509)

🏖️ Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and equity package • Quarterly recharge days • 40 hours of Volunteer Time Off/year • The opportunity to redefine cloud computing in a friendly, collaborative work environment.