Software Engineer
RSA provides trusted identity and access management for 12,000 organizations around the world, managing 25 million enterprise identities and providing secure, convenient access to millions of users. RSA specializes in empowering security-first organizations in financial services, healthcare, energy, technology services, and other industries to thrive in a digital world, delivering complete capabilities for modern authentication, access, lifecycle management, and identity governance. Whether in the cloud or on-premises, RSA connects people with the digital resources they depend on everywhere they live, work, and play.
For decades, RSA has pioneered many of the encryption, authentication, and identity federation technologies that still power the internet. And now RSA is transforming the industry yet again, paving the way for the future of digital identity through the RSA Unified Identity Platform; next-generation hybrid and cloud solutions; the first ever and only multi-functional, passwordless hardware authenticator; and a frictionless, mobile-optimized experience for the modern workforce. If you are self-motivated and looking for a fast-paced challenge doing something that truly matters, come join our winning team! For more information, go to rsa.com.
Software Engineer
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
This document outlines the responsibilities, skills, and experience required for a Software Engineer position, emphasizing expertise in storage infrastructure, software development, and system design.
· Software development: The role involves full design, planning, configuration, deployment, and support of storage technologies, including capacity planning, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. It also includes participation in the software development lifecycle using methodologies like Agile or Waterfall, ensuring product quality and documentation.
· System design and testing responsibilities: The engineer contributes to designing complex systems and software/storage environments, preparing specifications, implementing test strategies, developing and integrating code, and addressing software defects. They also present project status and prepare technical documentation.
· Technical expertise and collaboration: Required skills include proficiency in C++, C in UNIX/Linux environment with responsibilities covering end-to-end application development, code analysis, design specification writing, and effective team communication. The candidate should be self-driven and capable of working independently or collaboratively.
· Experience and additional skills: The candidate should have over 3 to 6 years of development experience, strong object-oriented programming skills, and familiarity with Unix environments, data structures, algorithms, design patterns, security fundamentals, networking protocols, and automation. Knowledge of Java, cloud technologies, and security is advantageous.
· Expertise in C++, C, UNIX, LINUX. Responsible for end-to-end application development and maintenance activities. Writes solid code in order to add new or enhance existing functionality.
· Write specifications for the product requirements.
· Perform code analysis and reviews of other team members’ work
· Collaborate, communicate effectively and efficiently with other developers on the team to achieve the highest quality code & product.
· Should have ability to drive design and development, ability to work alone and in team.
· Should be self-driven and initiative taker, and a good communicator.
Experience & Skills:
· Has development experience of 3 to 6 years of development experience.
· Strong object-oriented programming skills using C++
· In depth experience in building end-to-end applications for Unix environments.
· Well versed with Windows and Unix, data structures, algorithms, design patterns, threads etc.
· Should have experience in end-to-end design and implementation of large scale, multi-tier applications.
· Should have good understanding of web services on both Windows and Unix.
· Understanding security fundamentals (e.g., authentication, cryptography) is desirable.
· Familiarity with networking protocols, including TCP/IP, TLS/SSL.
· Experience in building REST clients is a plus.
· Familiarity with Windows and Unix security mechanisms.
· Has good build and automation understanding on Unix.
Additional Job Description:
· Knowledge of Cloud technologies is added advantage.
· Knowledge of security is added advantage.
· Know-how of AI, leveraging AI for work.
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Skills Required
- 3 to 6 years of software development experience
- Strong object-oriented programming skills using C++
- In-depth experience building end-to-end applications for Unix environments
- Experience with Windows and Unix environments
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and threads
- Experience designing and implementing large-scale, multi-tier applications
- Understanding of web services on Windows and Unix
- Familiarity with networking protocols, including TCP/IP and TLS/SSL
- Understanding of build and automation on Unix
- Ability to drive design and development independently and collaboratively
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Knowledge of security fundamentals, including authentication and cryptography
- Experience building REST clients
- Familiarity with Windows and Unix security mechanisms
- Knowledge of Java
- Knowledge of cloud technologies
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence and leveraging AI for work
RSA Security Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RSA Security and has not been reviewed or approved by RSA Security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, and EAP. This area is portrayed as a strong component of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting is prominently cited, with indications of a strong employer match. Retirement offerings align well with mainstream tech-industry expectations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave, flexible PTO, and a defined holiday calendar are emphasized, with some roles noting unlimited vacation and compressed workweeks. Time-off programs are generally viewed favorably.
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