Staff Software Engineer – Rust, Distributed Systems

Fortanix

Staff Software Engineer building secure distributed microservices for Fortanix’s confidential-computing cybersecurity platform. Owning architecture, reliability, and systems-level development across hybrid multicloud environments.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building distributed microservices, with a strong focus on system architecture, API design, and production reliability. Proficient in Rust and experienced in cloud environments, ensuring secure and maintainable systems.

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Microservices ArchitectureRust ProgrammingDistributed Systems ExpertiseKubernetes ExperienceCloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

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Hard Skills

RustC/C++GoMicroservices DesignAPI DesignDistributed SystemsCI/CDSQL/NoSQLLinux DebuggingPerformance Tuning

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesAWSGCPAzureContainerizationRuntime EncryptionKey ManagementEncryptionSecure StorageAccess Control

Industry Keywords

Confidential ComputingTrusted Execution EnvironmentsIntel SGXAMD SEVNitro Enclaves

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesNoSQLRustSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build distributed microservices powering Fortanix’s confidential computing platform across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Own system architecture end-to-end, including service design, APIs, deployment, scaling, and production reliability
Drive technical direction across services and ensure cohesive platform architecture
Lead system design and API discussions
Build secure, resilient, auditable services
Write production-grade Rust, C/C++, or similar systems-level code
Contribute to critical code reviews
Partner with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams on complex cross-functional systems
Mentor and guide engineers
Contribute to Runtime Encryption® technology and confidential computing services

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend and distributed systems expertise
Proven experience designing and building microservices from scratch
Understanding of larger system architectures
Experience owning end-to-end services, including design, development, deployment, scaling, and operations
Strong knowledge of distributed systems concepts: scalability, reliability, fault tolerance, and data consistency
Strong programming experience in Rust; C/C++, Go, or similar systems-level languages also considered
Deep understanding of service architecture, API design, and system design
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments
Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure
Experience with CI/CD and production deployment pipelines
Experience in Linux environments, including debugging and performance tuning
Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL, distributed storage, and caching
Strong inclination toward secure, reliable, and maintainable systems
Experience with or interest in confidential computing / Trusted Execution Environments, such as Intel SGX, AMD SEV, or Nitro Enclaves
Experience with security infrastructure, including key management, encryption, secure storage, and access control
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire
Minimum of 24 months of current U.S. work authorization remaining without employer sponsorship
H-1B transfers supported for candidates already in H-1B status; sponsorship may be considered for candidates currently in F-1 or J-1 status
New visa sponsorships are not initiated for candidates requiring entry into the H-1B lottery from outside the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Amazing equity
Great benefits
Unlimited PTO
40 hours of Volunteer Time Off/year
Internet stipend
401k
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings
Wellness Program
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Holidays
Competitive salary
Collaborative work environment
Friendly culture
Opportunity to redefine cloud computing