Yubico

Sr. Software Engineer - Systems Level

Yubico$170K — $210K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience with 5+ years in software engineering.
  • Familiarity with OS internals and services like threading, synchronization, and logging.
  • Experience building system software with languages such as C++, C#, Rust, or .NET.
  • Hands-on experience with REST API integrations and AI tools like Claude/Codex/ChatGPT.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design and refactor applications enabling optimal use of custom production equipment.
  • Create prototypes and refine applications based on user feedback and business needs.
  • Collaborate across functions, particularly with Product Managers and UX designers, to streamline operational software.
  • Enhance user experiences through native and cross-platform technologies.
  • Expand knowledge of security technologies and protocols supported by YubiKeys.

Benefits

  • 100% health insurance premium coverage for employees and 85% for families.
  • 401K plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, immediately vested.
  • $1,200 wellness reimbursement for fitness-related expenses.
  • $3,000 yearly development stipend for professional growth.
  • 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 7 sick days annually.
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, with 16 weeks for birthing parents.
  • Commuter benefits to assist with transportation costs.
Full Job Description
TheRole

Yubico is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer who is innovative and has a passion for building security solutions and software. You will join our Production and Fulfillment Services (PFS) team. The PFS team develops the software systems that control our YubiKey production, fulfillment, and manufacturing. They build integrated end-to-end solutions for production software to enhance and scale our capabilities and ease of use for our operators and supervisors.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
  • Design, propose, and refactor applications and integrations that enable Windows desktop operators to leverage the full capabilities of our custom production equipment.
  • Experiment, create prototypes and refine your work based on user feedback, industry standards, and business needs.
  • Work collaboratively across functions with our Product Managers, Production, Hardware, and UX designers to bring the most user-friendly and streamlined software for our operations.
  • Hone your skills in designing and developing compelling user experiences using native and cross-platform technologies.
  • Expand your technical knowledge of the various security technologies and protocols that YubiKeys supports (e.g, FIDO2 / WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, PIV, etc.).
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor or MS in Computer Science or a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience, including 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Familiarity with operating system internals and services, such as synchronization, primitives, efficient file system access, threading and thread safety, and logging facilities.
  • Proven experience of building system software using native and/or memory safe languages such as modern C++, C#, Rust, .Net.
  • Hands-on experience with REST API integrations.
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude/Codex/ChatGPT.
  • Thrives in a dynamic fast paced environment where you will be challenged to become better and expected to make a positive impact on Yubico Engineering.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies.
  • Architecture and design knowledge and experience.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with asymmetric cryptography.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with writing and/or utilizing C/C++ libraries and software.
  • Experience with Postgres SQL.
  • Experience building and interacting with system level services.
  • Comfortable interacting with operating system APIs from application code, such as interacting with serial ports or block devices.
  • Comfortable working with binary serialization protocols and formats.
Bonus Skills:
  • Experience developing software to control robotics (e.g., developing an orchestration engine controlling robotic arms).
  • WPF/XAML using the MVVM pattern


U.S. benefits designed for your overall well-being:

Health coverage. We've got you covered with top of the line health plans, including dental and vision. We pay 100% of your premium and 85% for your family.

Retirement plan. Our retirement plan includes a 401K dollar per dollar match up to 6% with a cap of $6K/year. Immediate vesting.

Wellness reimbursement. We offer $1,200.00 in wellness earnings (prorated based on start date) that you can use on your gym membership, a massage, or your favorite online fitness classes. This is a taxable benefit if you choose to participate.

Learning and development. We encourage your professional growth and offer a yearly development stipend of $3,000 and mentorship program.

Time off. We offer a total of 15 vacation days plus 10 holidays, and 7 sick days a year.

Paid parental leave. We love welcoming new family members to our YubiTeam! All parents receive 8 weeks of paid leave. Birthing parents receive an additional 8 weeks of paid leave (16 weeks total).

Commuter Benefits. If you need to commute to the office, we offer commuter benefits.

Strong mission & company values. We're a global team on a global mission to make the internet more secure for everyone. We believe that every person's work matters. That you should always be nice, stay humble, and have fun, and never take yourself too seriously.

Yubico offers a holistic Total Rewards package designed to support our employees in all aspects of their life inside and outside of work. This role has the annual salary range as defined below for a salary pay range for a candidate located in the San Francisco Bay Area. For roles that are filled in other locations, the compensation range will be based on data provided by the Radford McLagan Compensation Database from Aon. Final compensation is also based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Salary Pay Range

$170,000-$210,000 USD

About Yubico

Yubico is a technology company that provides hardware and software authentication security solutions. The company's flagship product is the YubiKey, a hardware authentication device that provides strong two-factor authentication using a simple touch. Yubico's products are used by individuals, businesses, and governments around the world to secure access to computers, networks, and online services. Yubico is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Learn more about Yubico
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2007

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