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Senior Software Engineer in Crypto (Smart Cards)

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The Security Technologies crypto team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who is a technical leader, creative and committed to delivering quality software. Our team is focused on cryptographic back-end components such as OpenSSL, GnuTLS and Network Security Services as well as cryptographic protocols like TLS, SSH and IPSEC. As a Senior Software Engineer, your main focus will be on designing, developing, testing and collaborating with other contributors over the world to bring features on existing components. This is an ideal position for engineers interested in contributing to open source projects, and developing cryptographic software to be used by millions of users and applications. This position is intended to be specially focused on the area around Smart Cards and their integration in the operating system. Smart cards are personal hardware (physical) cryptographic modules for storing cryptographic keys and for handling operations using them securely. As a Senior Software Engineer, your main focus will be on assisting the design, development, testing to bring features on existing smart card drivers in OpenSC project as well as implementing and testing future generations of Post Quantum Cryptography capable Smart Cards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of software solutions for a Smart Cards subsystem, own the quality of their code and contribute to testing frameworks.
  • Participate in the whole development cycle from requirements gathering, scoping, source code development to testing and verification
  • Design and implement new features in cryptographic back-ends
  • Improve and simplify crypto libraries API to reduce misuse
  • Actively contribute to Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux development
  • Communicate and collaborate with developers and teams inside and outside Red Hat
  • Influence the technical direction of their team and adjacent teams by building consensus in broader discussions with internal customers or through active participation in external communities
  • Mentor and coach other engineers, share expertise by producing comprehensive design documents, writing blog posts, and mentoring others on documentation and communication best practices
  • What you will have
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a primary focus on cryptography
  • C / Rust programming experience; professional or academic experience is required
  • Knowledge of Linux operating system and its development tools; any distribution is OK
  • Academic or engineering background in security engineering or cryptography
  • Familiarity with TLS/SSL, IPSec/IKE or SSH protocol.
  • Knowledge of PKCS#11 or PKIX technologies
  • Familiarity with the use of crypto libraries like OpenSSL, GnuTLS or NSS
  • Knowledge and proven experience in crypto algorithm or protocol implementations
  • The following will be considered a plus:
  • Demonstrated ability to join open source projects and contribute
  • Knowledge of Python
  • Experience and passion in regards the AI-assisted development
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  • The salary range for this position is $118,600.00 - $195,680.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.
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Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageFlexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent careHealth Savings Account - high deductible medical planRetirement 401(k) with employer matchPaid time off and holidaysPaid parental leave plans for all new parentsLeave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leaveAdditional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associateHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offRemote work optionsFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave

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