Lead Software Engineer

💼 Position: Lead Software Engineer 💵 Salary: up to $200,000🌍 Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid – 2 days in office)Are you an experienced engineer who enjoys building secure, high-performance products from the ground up?This is a senior, hands-on engineering role within a fast-scaling SaaS company operating at the intersection of cybersecurity, compliance, and enterprise software. You’ll play a key role in designing and scaling a product used by thousands of organisations to protect highly sensitive data across regulated industries.What you’ll be doing:Design and build secure, high-performance applications across Windows, macOS, and web clientsDevelop and scale APIs and distributed systems for file sync and identity managementApply secure coding practices to ensure reliability and data protectionTroubleshoot performance, scalability, and system reliability issuesCollaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and infrastructure teamsMentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidanceWhat we’re looking for:5+ years building commercial software products with client-side componentsStrong experience with Python and/or GoSolid understanding of APIs, data structures, and system designExperience working with relational databases (SQL, indexing, SQLite, etc.)Nice to have:Experience building desktop applications (macOS or Windows)Understanding of cryptography (encryption, digital signatures, PKI, etc.)Familiarity with authentication and identity systems (e.g. WebAuthn)Background in distributed systems (replication, fault tolerance, consistency models)What’s in it for you:Work on genuinely meaningful problems in privacy and data securityJoin a high-growth company expanding into multiple regulated industriesStrong compensation package including equityCollaborate with a mission-driven, high-calibre engineering team Real ownership and influence over product and technical directionDon't miss out on this incredible career opportunity! Apply now to become part of a dynamic team, or send an up-to-date resume to the details below.e.dickinson@franklinfitch.com+1 212 970 7603