Software Engineer

VIA•Washington, DC

7h•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VIA is looking for a Software Engineer who is motivated to drive the development of secure, privacy-preserving solutions that empower customers to leverage VIA’s advanced Web3 technologies. Your work will directly impact the delivery of innovative, scalable microservices and cutting-edge products, ensuring reliability, performance, and trust in privacy-focused applications. Individuals who excel in this role are proactive problem-solvers with a passion for innovation, a deep curiosity for cutting-edge technologies, and an unwavering commitment to delivering secure, high-quality software solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or science
3+ years of relevant full-stack or backend development experience
Solid experience with cloud-based software development in a microservices environment and cryptography techniques, including: Developing RESTful APIs (using frameworks such as FastAPI) secured by OAuth2/Auth
Integrating asymmetric and/or symmetric encryption in applications
Working knowledge of data structures, algorithms, databases (SQL and NoSQL), and in-memory data storage
Familiarity with parallel processing, message brokers, and/or distributed task queues
Working knowledge of Docker containers
Previous experience contributing to an Agile development team
Proven on-time delivery of quality software work, with the ability to operate independently
Ability to advocate for technical excellence, maintaining the highest standard of software engineering practices
Model an ability to identify blockers and use critical thinking to provide creative solutions
Proficiency in documentation and the desire to clearly communicate technical processes to both non-technical and technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to the following a plus: IETF RFCs, blockchain systems, zero-knowledge proofs

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise on privacy and security to support the delivery of customer projects
Build secure, reliable, and scalable microservice components
Support the deployment and delivery of applications, ensuring efficient and reliable releases
Leverage the Web3 components of VIA’s platform to provide privacy-preserving functionality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize post-deployment performance
Quickly grasp new technical concepts and effectively apply that knowledge to address challenges and drive innovative solutions
Utilize the latest advancements in privacy, cryptography, and distributed systems to create cutting-edge products that precisely cater to customer needs
Develop automated unit and integration tests to deliver high quality software
Analyze, test, and optimize critical software modules to mitigate performance bottlenecks

Benefits

Competitive rewards and benefits
Flexible work options
Individualized mentoring and growth opportunities
Salary range of $100,000-$150,000 USD
US 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer contribution
A fully funded, top-tier health benefits plan, including vision and dental coverage, fully covered from day one, for your whole family
Up to 24 weeks paid parental leave
A 4-week paid ramp-back program
$10K family forming benefit (covering fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy)
Flexible Vacation Policy with no set annual limit or accrual period
Summer Fridays
Extended holiday period in December
Flexibility to work from home as needed
Access to four well-located offices, designed for collaboration and stocked with everything you could need
Opportunities to work remotely from eligible locations for up to 2 months per year
Internal and external mentorship panels
Custom goals and feedback sessions
Access to learning and development programs, including VIA’s unrivaled leadership program
A dedicated wellness advisor
Benefits to support commuting costs
In-person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teams