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Senior Software Engineer (Cryptography)

Lead design of Bitwarden's key hierarchy and cryptographic protocols

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in cryptography, you will lead the design and development of Bitwarden's key hierarchy and cryptographic protocols that protect millions of users worldwide. You'll own critical encryption systems and solve complex technical challenges at the intersection of security, scalability, and user experience. This role involves contributing to both open-source community projects and enterprise security solutions.

Why This Role?

Own critical encryption systems protecting millions of users worldwide

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead design of key hierarchy and cryptographic protocols
  • Develop and maintain critical encryption systems
  • Solve complex technical challenges in security, scalability, and UX
  • Contribute to open-source community projects
  • Advance enterprise security solutions

Requirements

  • Senior software engineering experience
  • Specialization in cryptography
  • Experience with key hierarchy design
  • Background in cryptographic protocols
  • Experience building security-focused systems

Required Skills

cryptographysecuritysystem designopen sourceenterprise solutionskey managementprotocol designsecurity engineeringsoftware development

Indonesia Context

Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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View Original Description from NoDesk

Original description from NoDesk

Bitwarden is the trusted identity security leader for millions of users worldwide, empowering enterprises, developers, and individuals to securely manage and share sensitive information anywhere. Bitwarden makes it easy for all users to extend robust security across their devices with password management, secrets management, and passwordless and passkey innovations. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. Learn more at bitwarden.com. As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Bitwarden’s cryptography layer, you will lead the design and development of the key hierarchy and cryptographic protocols that protects millions of users worldwide. You'll own critical encryption systems and complex technical challenges at the intersection of security, scalability, and user experience. This role offers unique opportunities to make significant contributions to both our open-source community and enterprise solutions.

Salary Context

Similar Engineering roles on LokerDollar pay around $195k/yr (range $13.4k–445k/yr, n=269 active listings).

Hiring at Bitwarden

Bitwarden has 1 other active role on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since Aug 25, 2026 — across Engineering, Sales & Business Development.

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Company
Bitwarden
Source
Job Type
full time
Location
Remote · Madison, USA
Category
Seniority
senior
PostedFresh
Aug 24, 2026

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Is Senior Software Engineer (Cryptography) at Bitwarden a remote job?
Yes. Senior Software Engineer (Cryptography) at Bitwarden is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
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This is a full time position.
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