Senior Software Engineer
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Belfort
At Belfort, we believe that in an AI‑first world, trust is all you need and the future of computing is encrypted. Belfort enables that vision by accelerating encrypted compute to make it practical at scale, ensuring that sensitive data can be processed without ever being decrypted. A spin‑off from KU Leuven’s world‑renowned COSIC lab, Belfort combines breakthroughs in hardware and algorithms to build the next layer of secure computing. The company is backed by world‑class investors such as Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean and has offices in San Francisco (USA) and Leuven (Belgium).
Role description As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be given ownership over Belfort's existing product line. This is a highly technical role, and we expect you to get your hands dirty developing. Your key tasks will be to help identify, plan, and build out the Belfort product lines alongside a team of dedicated hardware and software engineers.
Responsibilities
Design and implement end‑to‑end products at scale, enabled by FHE.
Improve the software around our current hardware products.
Ensure satisfactory delivery of the Belfort products into the hands of customers.
Ensure the highest standards within Belfort by following industry practices (CI, rigorous testing, documentation).
Collaborate with our researchers and hardware designers on the HW/SW interface.
Qualifications
3‑5 years of Rust experience.
Experience with cloud technologies at scale.
Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities with minimal oversight.
Demonstrated entrepreneurship with a proven record of going from idea to product.
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Exposure to cryptographic algorithms.
Nice to have
C/C++ experience.Knowledge of FHE.Experience with SW/HW co‑design.Mentoring experience. Applications Please apply through the application link here: https://forms.gle/iqaN6CJrhmJoVkjB7
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Data Security Software Products
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