Lead Software Engineer

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Boston, MA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Software • Cybersecurity
PreVeil bring military-grade security to the Defense Industrial Base to ensure ITAR, DFARS, and CMMC Compliance
The Role
The Lead Software Engineer will design and build secure applications, mentor junior engineers, and enhance product performance while ensuring security and reliability. Requires experience in API development and distributed systems.
Summary Generated by Built In

PreVeil is a fast-growing, profitable SaaS company providing best-in-class encrypted email and file sharing for organizations that handle sensitive data. We’ve been named a Best Place to Work three years in a row and recognized by PC Magazine as the best encrypted email and file-sharing platform for five consecutive years.

Beyond security, PreVeil helps defense contractors meet strict U.S. federal cybersecurity compliance requirements—most notably the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), which is required to do business with the Department of Defense. More than 2,500 defense customers rely on PreVeil, and over 60 have successfully achieved certification, placing PreVeil among the most proven platforms in this space.



We’re seeking a Lead Software Engineer, Client Platforms to join our team. We’re scaling our end-to end-encryption product, and we need people who can design and build secure, distributed applications and protocols. The core software is in Python/Go, and runs on Windows, macOS, and web clients.

 

Key Responsibilities:
· Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications and APIs running on Windows, macOS, and web clients.
· Apply software engineering best practices and distributed systems thinking to the domains of file synchronization and identity management.
· Ensure the security and reliability of our applications through secure coding techniques.
· Diagnose and resolve issues related to performance, scalability, and reliability.
· Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and infrastructure teams during feature development.
· Guide and mentor junior engineers by providing insightful code review and design review feedback.
Qualifications:
· BS or MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
· Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms.
· Minimum of 5 years of experience developing a commercial product with a client component.
· Strong understanding of API interfaces and Go and/or Python.
· Familiarity with relational database design and management (e.g., SQL, database indexes, SQLite).
Preferred Skills:
· Experience building user applications on macOS (swift) or Windows (C++) interacting with network and file systems (e.g., file storage, access control, sockets).
· Strong understanding of cryptographic fundamentals (e.g., public-private key encryption, symmetric encryption, digital signatures).
· Understanding of secure identity verification and authentication mechanisms (e.g.,PKI, WebAuthn).
· Familiarity with distributed systems (e.g., replication, consistency models, fault
tolerance, coordination algorithms)
What We Offer:

· Opportunity to work on meaningful problems that improve privacy and security for everyone.
· Competitive salary and equity package.
· Health and dental insurance
· A team of highly motivated, mission-driven professionals

 

Skills Required

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience developing a commercial product with a client component
  • Strong understanding of API interfaces and Go and/or Python
  • Familiarity with relational database design and management (e.g., SQL, database indexes, SQLite)

PreVeil Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PreVeil and has not been reviewed or approved by PreVeil.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical and dental plans, HSA support, an Employee Assistance Program, and subsidized fitness options. Carrier details and strong coverage language indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes unlimited vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and generous parental leave with a return-to-work program. Hybrid/remote flexibility further supports work-life balance.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Compensation includes stock options described as meaningful alongside competitive salaries. This ownership component positions total rewards with potential upside beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
65 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

PreVeil makes encryption usable for CMMC & ITAR compliance, business and personal use. PreVeil’s encrypted email works with existing apps like Outlook or Gmail, letting users keep their regular email addresses. PreVeil Drive works like DropBox for file sharing, but with far better security. All messages and documents are encrypted end-to-end, which means that no one other than intended recipients can read or scan them—not even PreVeil. PreVeil is designed for both small teams and large enterprises. Visit www.preveil.com to learn more.

Why Work With Us

We're a group of wonderful humans working together to make the world safer and more secure.

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