Description:

Smallstep is an internationally distributed, remote-first company that offers reasonable and flexible working hours.
The company values thoughtful individuals who can break down problems and work independently, while also encouraging asking for help when needed.
Security is a core responsibility for all employees, who must adhere to security policies and participate in ongoing training.
The role of Senior Software Engineer involves building and maintaining cross-platform software for managing hardware-bound device identity and secure network connections.
The software will support various clients, including Wi-Fi networks, wired networks, VPNs, financial dashboards, and GDPR-scoped PII databases.
The engineer will work across multiple operating systems, including Linux, macOS, and Windows, with potential support for ChromeOS, iOS, and Android.
Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining cross-platform software and creating reusable CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions.

Requirements:

Candidates must have experience developing and maintaining complex network applications in Go.
A strong understanding of securing network applications with cryptography is required.
Experience with public and private PKI is necessary.
Candidates should have a background in developing and maintaining applications for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Experience with software that integrates with TPMs and HSMs is essential.
Bonus points for familiarity with hardware security keys such as YubiKeys and Nitrokeys.
It is nice to have experience with Kubernetes tooling like kustomize and helm.
Experience in creating and operating infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is also a plus.

Smallstep offers a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits.
Employees have the opportunity to share in the company’s success.
The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse skills and backgrounds.
Smallstep is committed to providing psychological safety for employees to be their true selves at work.
The company is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their background.