We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer (Systems Security) to join our EMEA team with at least 3-5 years of experience in systems programming. 

The ideal candidate will be a technical leader who can provide strategic direction and hands-on expertise in developing tools and SDKs for our confidential computing platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of security, software development, and team leadership. 

• Location: Ideally Eindhoven, Netherlands; open to EMEA; may consider US EST  
• Remote Option: Yes 

What you’ll do (Duties and Responsibilities):  

• Be the Subject matter expert on confidential computing environments, computer architecture & organization & computer systems 

• Support software development on Confidential Computing platforms 

• Enable remote attestation using low-level platform primitives  

• Provide technical direction and leadership around developing tools and SDKs for confidential computing platforms.  

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions that meet security and performance standards.  

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in security and confidential computing.  

• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical vision.  

• Conduct code reviews, ensure best practices in software development, and maintain high standards of code quality.  

• Drive the adoption of new tools, methodologies, and processes to improve development efficiency and product quality.  

What you’ll need (Basic Qualifications)  

• At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience with C/C++, Rust, and x86 or ARM assembly, and some other high level language  

• PhD in Computer Security or Computer Systems, or equivalent experience   

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts. 

• Contributions to open-source projects.   

Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise

• Experience in Confidential Computing technology (e.g., Intel SGX, AMD SEV-SNP, Intel TDX, etc.) 

• Knowledge of software development tools and methodologies, including CI/CD, Agile, and DevOps.   

• Deep understanding of confidential computing environments (SGX, SEV-SNP, TDX, NVIDIA, Nitro Enclaves, etc.), computer architecture & organization (CPU context, virtual memory, VT-x, SVM, etc.) & computer systems (VirtIO, synchronization, filesystems, etc.) 

• Experience with the following technologies: 

• Rust  

• Linux container images  

• Cloud offerings 

• Platform security enhancements 

• Experience enabling remote attestation using low-level platform primitives (for example: embedding platform attestation in CSR/X.509) 

• We offer a competitive salary and equity package
• Quarterly recharge days 
• 40 hours of Volunteer Time Off/year
• The opportunity to redefine cloud computing in a friendly, collaborative work environment.  

Fortanix is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other status. If you’re interested in working in a fast growing, exciting working environment – we encourage you to apply!