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Senior Software Engineer – Distributed Systems & Security

About PreVeil:

PreVeil is revolutionizing the way people and organizations protect their most sensitive information. Built on end-to-end encryption, our systems offer unparalleled security for email, file sharing, and collaboration—without sacrificing usability. We’re looking for highly motivated engineers to help us build secure, scalable, and high-performance systems that will reshape the cybersecurity landscape.

Job Description

We’re seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our core development team in our Boston office. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software engineering, security, and distributed systems. You will play a critical role in designing and building secure, distributed applications and protocols that power PreVeil’s platform. This position is a hybrid role coming to the office three days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, distributed system components.
• Write secure, maintainable, and high-performance code in Go (Golang) or similar languages.
• Develop and maintain system services for Windows and macOS platforms using Go.
• Apply modern software engineering principles and best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Ensure the security and reliability of our platform by implementing encryption, authentication, and secure coding techniques.
• Collaborate with product, design, and infrastructure teams to bring new features to life.
• Develop and maintain network protocols and ensure efficient communication between distributed nodes.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to performance, scalability, and reliability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 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 (preferably in distributed systems)
• Proficiency in Go or other systems-level programming languages (e.g., C++, Rust).
• Strong knowledge of security fundamentals, including encryption, authentication, access control, and secure coding practices.
• Strong understanding of operating system-level file systems on macOS and Windows, including how files are stored, accessed, and permissioned. Familiarity with low-level file I/O, file metadata, and system APIs.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems—including replication, consistency models, fault tolerance, and coordination algorithms.
• Experience with network programming and protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, RESTful APIs, and WebSockets.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What We Offer:

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

Please send resumes to careers@preveil.com