Senior Software Engineer

Keyfactor

Develops and maintains software applications for Keyfactor, focusing on software features and code quality. Collaborates with engineers and teams to ensure effective security solutions.

Posted 8/21/2025full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsDockerGoGRPCKafkaKubernetesNode.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain software features and functionality.
Conduct code reviews, pull requests and ensure adherence to coding standards.
Work closely with other engineers and cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.
Contribute to the improvement of software development processes and practices.
Identify and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks.
Provide guidance and support to junior engineers.
Work closely with the Quality Assurance teams and participate in QA efforts when needed.
Participate in internal and external product support when needed.
Contribute to technical documentation and project reports.
Engage in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative development processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Significant experience in software engineering or a related field.
Strategic thinking, exceptional problem-solving abilities, high-level proficiency in relevant tools and technologies.
Proficiency in design patterns, strong architectural skills, and advanced debugging abilities.
Ability to lead complex projects, drive strategic initiatives, and influence decision-making.
Ability to take ownership of complex tasks, mentor team members, and drive technical improvements.
Extensive knowledge of industry trends, company strategy, and cross-functional processes.
Deep knowledge of software architecture principles, code optimization, and continuous integration practices.
Strong experience with programming in Go and C/C++.
Experience with cryptographic libraries and frameworks.
Experience integrating with external systems using APIs for push-based (webhooks, pub/sub, streaming) and pull-based (polling, REST/RPC/gRPC) data exchange.
Strong knowledge of event-driven and message-oriented architectures, using tools such as Kafka, cloud-native pub/sub systems or similar.
Experience with deep cryptographic object inspection, secure protocol implementation (TLS, PKI, key management), and certificate validation a big plus.
Experience with static analysis tools and techniques, including parsing, bytecode analysis, and vulnerability detection a big plus.
Exposure to endpoint agents, scanning tools, and security integrations a big plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December of 2025 due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.
Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.
Generous paid parental leave globally.
Competitive time off globally.
Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.
DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology.
The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts.
Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.
Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.
Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development.
Regular All Hands meetings – followed by group gatherings.

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentcode reviewsdesign patternsdebuggingprogramming in Goprogramming in C/C++cryptographic librariesAPI integrationevent-driven architecturestatic analysis tools

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingproblem-solvingleadershipmentoringownershipinfluence decision-makingcollaborationguidancecommunicationadaptability