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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer, Security and Cryptography - **Company:** After School Matters, Inc. - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $245,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Public-Key Cryptography, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Cryptographic Protocols, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Gitlab, Information Technology - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://freshconsulting.applytojob.com/apply/JapEtEaUQc/Staff-Software-Engineer-Security-And-Cryptography?source=GS ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or another related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience * 15 years of professional software development experience, with strong proficiency in a systems language such as C, C++, or Rust * Deep engineering knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography and cryptographic protocols * Experience designing and implementing key management, PKI, and certificate lifecycle solutions * Demonstrated experience with secure development practices, threat modeling, and security-focused code review * Experience building secure systems in cloud and/or multi-tenant hosted environments * Experience with git distro (such as GitLab) and CI/CD tools * Prefer experience integrating cryptographic solutions with hardware-backed key protection (HSMs, TPMs, or TEEs) * Prefer familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FIPS 140-2/3, or CMMC * Prefer experience with post-quantum cryptography and cryptographic agility * Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments * Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges * Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results ## Description * Design, develop, and integrate novel cryptographic systems into orbital edge compute platform and software products * Architect and deliver a security and data-sovereignty model for multi-tenant workloads and communications running at the orbital edge, ensuring tenant isolation and customer control over sensitive data * Develop cryptographic and key management solutions suited to the constraints of edge compute environments, including intermittent connectivity, limited resources, and remote/autonomous operation * Design and implement key management and certificate lifecycle solutions, including key generation, storage, distribution, rotation, revocation, and secure deletion * Conduct threat modeling, architecture reviews, and security code reviews for cryptography-related features * Build libraries, APIs, and services that allow engineering teams to easily and correctly consume cryptographic services * Partner with software and hardware engineers to deliver customer-focused solutions, balancing security best practices with time-to-market * Integrate cryptographic solutions with hardware-backed key protection (HSMs, TPMs, or TEEs) where appropriate * Give and receive productive feedback during collaboration and in design and code reviews * Provide hands-on guidance and secure coding best practices to developers implementing cryptography * Evaluate and advance cryptographic agility, including readiness for post-quantum and evolving standards * Deliver iteratively and quickly in a fast-paced environment with significant ambiguity * Perform additional job duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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