About the role:  

We are in search of a solution-oriented Senior Software Engineer (Backend) with demonstrable experience in Rust, to help guide the development of secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems for the Affinidi Elements platform. In this role, you will work with global peers on teams dedicated to areas of the product portfolio, from the product, design, infrastructure, architecture, and back/front-end engineering teams. Your responsibilities will include delivering a multi-component platform, leveraging your experience in helping to design and developing production-quality systems. This role offers the opportunity for professional growth within a high-performing team culture. 

Our work culture at Affinidi is shaped by the following tenets:    

• We are unapologetically customer-focused 
• We invest in cultures and teams to enable high performance 
• Embraces experimentation and builds fast 
• We have the courage to be misunderstood 
• We work together to unlock data   

Further, Affinidi’s focus on the open source community, and collaboration with standards bodies to develop the next version of the internet – the Internet of Trust – guides every engineering and product decision we make. 

 What’s in it for you:  

• Build and deliver secure, high-quality features and improvements for the Affinidi Elements Platform using Rust. Experience in TypeScript and Dart will set you above other applicants for this role  
• Create standards-compliant world-class software systems and components, most of which will be open sourced as our commitment to the OSS and decentralised community 
• Contribute to architectural direction while staying hands-on with development 
• Help design and implement solutions to complex, large-scale technical challenges 
• Identify and drive the most critical improvements in product quality, security, and performance 
• Elevate engineering standards through your expertise, mentorship and commitment to best practices. 
• Guide the team to build well-tested, secure, and performant services 
• Collaborate closely with product, security, and engineering peers in a fast-paced, iterative environment 

   You will be a great match if you:   

• Proven experience with performance optimization and a track record of diagnosing and preventing system bottlenecks 
• Strong backend development skills with Rust as a core expertise 
• Deep knowledge of TypeScript/Node.js; Dart experience strongly preferred 
• Expertise in cloud computing (AWS) and cloud-native environments 
• Proven track record in developing distributed systems using modern design patterns 
• Skilled in technical documentation (C4 Model, ADRs) and clear communication of architectural decisions 
• Strong advocate for privacy by design, security-first principles, and high-performance systems 
• Experience with applying asynchronous cryptography in production-grade products 
• Experience with authorization/authentication domains; knowledge of identity, verifiable credentials, or secure data exchange is a strong plus 
• Comfortable thriving in autonomous, fast-moving startup environments and collaborating across global teams 

 Bonus points:   

• Experience working across functions, locations, and time zones 
• Expertise in decentralized identity solutions 
• Experience building systems with advanced cryptography requirements 

What can you expect from us:   

• Hybrid working model  
• Flexible working hours  
• Unlimited vacation policy  
• Competitive compensation package  
• Work within international environment  
• Learning Budget  
• Mobile Allowance  
• Home Office Allowance  
• Urban Sport Membership 

Sounds like you? Apply now!   

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About the role:  

We are in search of a solution-oriented Senior Software Engineer (Backend) with demonstrable experience in Rust, to help guide the development of secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems for the Affinidi Elements platform. In this role, you will work with global peers on teams dedicated to areas of the product portfolio, from the product, design, infrastructure, architecture, and back/front-end engineering teams. Your responsibilities will include delivering a multi-component platform, leveraging your experience in helping to design and developing production-quality systems. This role offers the opportunity for professional growth within a high-performing team culture. 

Our work culture at Affinidi is shaped by the following tenets:    

• We are unapologetically customer-focused 
• We invest in cultures and teams to enable high performance 
• Embraces experimentation and builds fast 
• We have the courage to be misunderstood 
• We work together to unlock data   

Further, Affinidi’s focus on the open source community, and collaboration with standards bodies to develop the next version of the internet – the Internet of Trust – guides every engineering and product decision we make. 

 What’s in it for you:  

• Build and deliver secure, high-quality features and improvements for the Affinidi Elements Platform using Rust. Experience in TypeScript and Dart will set you above other applicants for this role  
• Create standards-compliant world-class software systems and components, most of which will be open sourced as our commitment to the OSS and decentralised community 
• Contribute to architectural direction while staying hands-on with development 
• Help design and implement solutions to complex, large-scale technical challenges 
• Identify and drive the most critical improvements in product quality, security, and performance 
• Elevate engineering standards through your expertise, mentorship and commitment to best practices. 
• Guide the team to build well-tested, secure, and performant services 
• Collaborate closely with product, security, and engineering peers in a fast-paced, iterative environment 

   You will be a great match if you:   

• Proven experience with performance optimization and a track record of diagnosing and preventing system bottlenecks 
• Strong backend development skills with Rust as a core expertise 
• Deep knowledge of TypeScript/Node.js; Dart experience strongly preferred 
• Expertise in cloud computing (AWS) and cloud-native environments 
• Proven track record in developing distributed systems using modern design patterns 
• Skilled in technical documentation (C4 Model, ADRs) and clear communication of architectural decisions 
• Strong advocate for privacy by design, security-first principles, and high-performance systems 
• Experience with applying asynchronous cryptography in production-grade products 
• Experience with authorization/authentication domains; knowledge of identity, verifiable credentials, or secure data exchange is a strong plus 
• Comfortable thriving in autonomous, fast-moving startup environments and collaborating across global teams 

 Bonus points:   

• Experience working across functions, locations, and time zones 
• Expertise in decentralized identity solutions 
• Experience building systems with advanced cryptography requirements 

What can you expect from us:   

• Hybrid working model  
• Flexible working hours  
• Unlimited vacation policy  
• Competitive compensation package  
• Work within international environment  
• Learning Budget  
• Mobile Allowance  
• Home Office Allowance  
• Urban Sport Membership 

Sounds like you? Apply now!   

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About the role:  

We are in search of a self-motivated, solution-oriented and experienced Engineering Manager to join our Affinidi Elements team. In this role, you will work with global peers on teams dedicated to areas of the product portfolio, from the product, design, infrastructure, architecture, and back/front-end engineering teams. You will be responsible for leading continued enhancement and development of a multi-component platform, where your expert skills in designing, architecting, and building quality systems will intersect with your leadership skills of building high performing team culture and growing your team members.  
 
Our work culture at Affinidi is shaped by the following tenets:   

• We are unapologetically customer-focused 
• We invest in cultures and teams to enable high performance 
• We embrace experimentation and build fast 
• We have the courage to be misunderstood 
• We work together to unlock data 

What’s in it for you:   

• Lead the engineering team to develop features and improvements to the Affinidi Elements product in a secure, well-tested, and performant way, primarily using Typescript with NodeJs and React. 
• Analyze and interpret highly complex problems and convert them into actionable tasks for the team. 
• Collaborate with Product Management and other stakeholders (e.g. UX) to maintain a high bar for quality in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
• Collaborate in building the product and technology roadmap with peers, product managers, designers, and stakeholders.   
• Advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance.
• Guide the team in solving technical problems with large scope and complexity.
• Guide the team in crafting code that meets our internal standards for style, maintainability, and best practices for a high-scale systems environment. Maintain and advocate for these standards through best practices within the team and department.  
• Own delivery of significantly complex features and improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and peers on larger projects.  
• Lead by example and constantly coach and mentor engineers in achieving the next level of career and professional growth.  
• Lead and create a diverse, dynamic, collaborative, transparent culture where everyone's ideas and opinions are equally valued.

You will be a great match if you:  

• Have experience with a proven track record of leading engineering teams delivering production-quality products in fast-paced, global environments. 
• Possess strong leadership skills in setting vision, fostering autonomy, mentoring, and driving collaboration across global, fast-paced environments. 
• Have strong experience leading teams to deliver production-quality products according to industry standards, combined with excellent technical writing skills and the ability to guide the development and deployment of complex systems into production. 
• Are a hands-on technical leader with strong coding skills and a pragmatic approach—able to balance direct contribution with strategic delegation.
• Deep experience in diagnosing and preventing performance and optimization issues, and passionate about scaling knowledge through mentorship. 
• Champion clean architecture, CI/CD, testing best practices, and coding standards. 
• Bring a solid background in cloud-native environments (AWS serverless preferred), microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Proficient in design patterns and architectural documentation (C4 Model, ADRs). 
• Have experience in building developer tools such as CLIs, SDKs, and developer portals, ensuring seamless developer workflows. 
• Possess extensive experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React; Familiarity with other languages like Rust, Dart, or Go is a plus. 
• Are hands-on with REST APIs, Test-Driven Development, and committed to privacy by design, security, high-performance systems, and inclusive communication. 

What can you expect from us:  

• Hybrid working model  
• Flexible working hours  
• Unlimited vacation policy  
• Competitive compensation package  
• Work within international environment  
• Learning Budget  
• Mobile Allowance  
• Home Office Allowance  
• Urban Sport Membership  

Sounds like you? Apply now!  

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About the role:  

We are in search of a solution-oriented Staff Software Engineer (Backend) with deep, demonstrable expertise and experience in Rust, to lead the development of secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems for the Affinidi Elements platform. In this role, you will work with global peers on teams dedicated to areas of the product portfolio, from the product, design, infrastructure, architecture, and back/front-end engineering teams. You will be responsible for the continued enhancement and development of a multi-component platform, where your expert skills in designing, architecting, and building quality systems will intersect with your hands-on coding, performance testing, and integrating experience.   

Our work culture at Affinidi is shaped by the following tenets:    

• We are unapologetically customer-focused 
• We invest in cultures and teams to enable high performance 
• Embraces experimentation and builds fast 
• We have the courage to be misunderstood 
• We work together to unlock data   

Further, Affinidi’s focus on the open source community, and collaboration with standards bodies to develop the next version of the internet – the Internet of Trust – guides every engineering and product decision we make. 

 What’s in it for you:   

• Build and deliver secure, high-quality features and improvements for the Affinidi Elements Platform using Rust. Experience in TypeScript and Dart will set you above other applicants for this role 
• Create standards-compliant world-class software systems and components, most of which will be open sourced as our commitment to the OSS and decentralised community
• Influence architectural direction and long-term technical strategy while staying hands-on with development
• Design and implement solutions to complex, large-scale technical challenges
• Identify and drive the most critical improvements in product quality, security, and performance
• Raise the bar for engineering excellence through mentorship, code reviews, and workshops
• Guide the team to build well-tested, secure, and performant services
• Establish and refine best practices for high-scale distributed systems
• Collaborate closely with product, security, and engineering peers in a fast-paced, iterative environment 

 You will be a great match if you:   

• Proven experience with performance optimization and a track record of diagnosing and preventing system bottlenecks
• Strong backend development skills with Rust as a core expertise
• Deep knowledge of TypeScript/Node.js; Dart experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with C# or Go is a plus
• Expertise in cloud computing (AWS) and cloud-native environments
• Proven track record in designing and deploying distributed systems using modern design patterns
• Skilled in technical documentation (C4 Model, ADRs) and clear communication of architectural decisions
• Strong advocate for privacy by design, security-first principles, and high-performance systems
• Expertise in applying asynchronous cryptography in production-grade products
• Experience with authorization/authentication domains; knowledge of identity, verifiable credentials, or secure data exchange is a strong plus
• Comfortable thriving in autonomous, fast-moving startup environments and collaborating across global teams 

Bonus points:   

• Experience working across functions, locations, and time zones
• Expertise in decentralized identity solutions
• Experience building systems with advanced cryptography requirements 

What can you expect from us:   

• Hybrid working model 
• Flexible working hours 
• Unlimited vacation policy 
• Competitive compensation package 
• Work within international environment 
• Learning Budget 
• Mobile Allowance 
• Home Office Allowance 
• Urban Sport Membership 

Sounds like you? Apply now!   

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Build security into the DNA of a privacy first technology company. 

Affinidi is building the infrastructure for the next generation of digital identity and AI Trust Frameworks.  We enable individuals and organisations to own, control, and share verifiable data and ensure Agentic solutions can be trusted. Our technology sits at the intersection of decentralised identity, cryptography, and AI. Security isn't a support function here; it is a core product value. 

We are looking for a Manager, Security Engineering to lead our Application, Platform, and Offensive Security functions. If you want to own a broad, meaningful security remit at a company where what you build genuinely matters to people's digital lives, then this is the role for you. 

What You'll Own 

Product & Application Security You'll embed security engineers within Engineering teams operating a shift-left model, reviewing architecture, building threat models, integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines, and driving vulnerability management to ensure releases are never blocked by avoidable risk. 

Platform Security (AWS) Working closely with Platform Engineering, your team will enforce least-privilege IAM, network security, secrets management, and infrastructure hardening across our AWS environment by triaging, classifying, and remediating risks with speed and precision. 

Offensive Security You'll run repeatable cycles of penetration testing and red-team cyber exercises for production services, using both internal capability and external partners. Your team will leverage AI tooling for threat modelling, attack surface monitoring, and adversarial simulation. 

Team Leadership You'll lead a diverse team of security professionals through mentoring individuals, setting SMART objectives, and building a culture of experimentation, reflection, and continuous improvement. You'll also contribute to the broader Security and Technology Operations leadership group. 

Security Strategy & Governance As a member of our Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Committee, you'll contribute to our ISO27001 programme, drive security maturity initiatives, and ensure compliance with GDPR, DPDPA, and PDPA requirements within your scope. 

What Makes This Role Interesting 

• AI meets security - You'll develop strategies to exploit AI for security operations and defend against AI-driven threats. LLM risk, AI red-teaming, and adversarial simulation are active parts of your brief. 
• Real cryptographic depth - Affinidi's stack includes applied cryptography and distributed identity infrastructure. This is not commodity security work. 
• Cross-functional influence - You'll work across Engineering, Platform, Legal, and Governance, building partnerships that accelerate delivery while keeping security first. 
• Ownership with support - You'll have strategic input, budget accountability for tooling, and direct access to the Director of Security and Technology Operations. 

What We're Looking For 

Experience 

• 12+ years in technical security roles spanning application security, infrastructure/platform security, and offensive security 
• Proven experience leading and growing security engineering teams 
• Hands-on background in secure architecture, threat modelling, and SDLC security integration 
• Experience operating in AWS environments with distributed systems and microservices 
• Familiarity with AI security risks and tooling (OWASP LLM Top 10, security-focused AI tools) 
• Strong cryptography knowledge; applied cryptography experience is a strong advantage 

Frameworks & Standards 

• ISO27001, NIST CSF, OWASP - implementation or management experience required 
• Regulatory data privacy frameworks (GDPR, DPDPA, PDPA) - working knowledge 

Tooling Familiarity AWS Platform, WIZ · CrowdStrike · Snyk · Burp Suite · AWS Security · GitLab and GitHub · Rust · TypeScript/Node.js, Flutter/Dart, CoPilot, and mainstream LLM’s, Microsoft Enterprise tools. 

You as a leader and operator 

• You communicate complex security concepts clearly across all levels of seniority 
• You make fast, well-reasoned decisions with imperfect information 
• You build win-win partnerships and influence without authority 
• You hold people to high standards while supporting their growth 
• A degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience 

Why Affinidi 

• Work on technology that is redefining how identity and data work on the internet 
• Join a globally distributed, senior engineering culture with genuine ownership 
• Hybrid working from Berlin with a strong async-first collaboration model 
• Competitive compensation and equity participation 
• A security team that is genuinely valued, not an afterthought 

About the role:  

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineering Manager with deep expertise in backend systems (Rust, TypeScript, microservices, cloud) to lead multiple engineering teams building the Affinidi Elements platform. While you will manage and support teams working across the full stack (backend, frontend, platform infrastructure), your technical depth and demonstrated experience in backend engineering will be crucial in guiding architecture, ensuring quality, and driving technical strategy. 

This role blends people leadership with technical leadership: you will grow high-performing fullstack teams, define best practices across the stack, and remain hands-on in critical technical decisions to ensure our systems are secure, scalable, and performant. 

Our work culture at Affinidi is shaped by the following tenets:    

• We are unapologetically customer-focused  
• We invest in cultures and teams to enable high performance  
• Embraces experimentation and builds fast  
• We have the courage to be misunderstood  
• We work together to unlock data    

What’s in it for you:   

• Lead multiple engineering teams, providing vision, direction, and coaching to managers, staff engineers, and senior ICs 
• Drive engineering execution and on-time delivery of secure, performant, and customer-centric systems 
• Oversee and contribute to the design and development of high-scale, high-performance distributed production systems 
• Collaborate with product, design, and business stakeholders to define and execute the technology roadmap 
• Establish and evolve engineering best practices, delivery processes, and quality standards to scale effectively 
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders, fostering career growth, leadership depth, and technical excellence 
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, bringing innovative approaches to improve scalability, architecture, and developer experience 
• Champion privacy by design, security-first principles, and high-quality engineering across backend and frontend systems 

 You will be a great match if you:   

• Proven track record of leading engineering organizations in global, high-growth environments while driving on-time delivery of high-quality systems at scale 
• Possess strong  leadership skills: coaching, mentoring, developing leaders, and fostering high-performing, inclusive teams 
• Are skilled at balancing strategic vision with practical execution, aligning engineering teams with business outcomes 
• Possess deep backend expertise in Rust (required), with strong knowledge of TypeScript/Node.js; Dart experience is preferred; familiarity with C#, Go, or similar is a plus 
• Have experience with  React/Next.js and/or Flutter, demonstrates solid understanding of modern web and/or mobile development practices 
• Demonstrate proven success in designing, deploying, and scaling microservices in cloud environments, specifically, Amazon Web Services (AWS) 
• Advocate for privacy, security, cryptography, and resilient system design; experience with asynchronous cryptography and identity/authentication domains is a strong plus 
• Are skilled at balancing technical leadership and people leadership, growing teams while staying engaged in critical technical decisions 
• Excel at cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and security stakeholders 
• Thrive in fast-moving startup environments, building autonomous teams that experiment, learn, and deliver at speed 

Bonus points:   

• Experience working across functions, locations, and time zones 
• Expertise in decentralized identity solutions 
• Experience building systems with advanced cryptography requirements 

What can you expect from us:   

• Hybrid working model  
• Flexible working hours  
• Unlimited vacation policy  
• Competitive compensation package  
• Work within international environment  
• Learning Budget  
• Mobile Allowance  
• Home Office Allowance  
• Urban Sport Membership 

Sounds like you? Apply now!   

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About the role

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Director of Engineering for our global Affinidi Elements engineering organization. In this role, you will manage multiple teams and engineering leaders, driving delivery excellence, scaling engineering practices, and building a high-performing culture across our product portfolio.

You will be responsible for aligning engineering execution with product strategy, creating an environment where innovation thrives, and enabling teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable systems. This role is ideal for a proven leader who excels at scaling organizations, mentoring engineering leaders, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. This position reports to VP of Engineering.

Our Work Culture at Affinidi is shaped by the following tenets:

• We are unapologetically customer-focused
• We invest in cultures and teams to enable high performance
• We embrace experimentation and build fast
• We have the courage to be misunderstood
• We work together to unlock data

What’s in it for you

• Define the technical strategy and architectural vision for the Affinidi Elements platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Architect complex distributed systems and ensure alignment with long-term product and business goals.
• Guide teams in applying asymmetric cryptography, zero trust, zero knowledge proofs, and decentralized technologies in real-world systems.
• Oversee and contribute to the design and development of high-scale, high-performance production systems.
• Lead multiple engineering teams, providing vision, direction, and coaching to managers, staff engineers, and senior ICs.
• Drive engineering execution across product and platform initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery of secure, performant, and customer-centric systems.
• Collaborate with product, design, and business stakeholders to define and execute the technology roadmap, aligning engineering outcomes with business strategy.
• Establish and evolve engineering best practices, delivery processes, and quality standards to scale teams effectively.
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders, fostering career growth, leadership depth, and technical excellence.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and bring innovative approaches to improve architecture, scalability, and developer experience.

You will be a great match if you

• Have 15+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing multiple teams and engineering managers.
• Have a proven track record of scaling engineering organizations in high-growth environments.
• Demonstrate strong people leadership skills: coaching, mentoring, developing leaders, and fostering team growth.
• Have successfully led complex engineering projects from inception to delivery in fast-paced, global, and distributed environments.
• Are skilled at balancing strategic vision with practical execution, ensuring teams stay aligned and deliver value.
• Have strong expertise in cryptography (asymmetric/elliptic curve), blockchain, decentralized identity (SSI), and zero-knowledge proof systems.
• Are experienced in cloud-native environments (AWS serverless preferred), microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Have been hands-on with programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Dart, Rust (experience in C#, C++, GoLang, or React is a strong plus).
• Have demonstrated experience with system performance, optimization, and scaling challenges in production systems.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business stakeholders.
• Care deeply about engineering culture, team health, and organizational effectiveness.
• Thrive in startup-like environments, embracing change, experimentation, and innovation.

What can you expect from us: 

• Hybrid working model 
• Flexible working hours 
• Unlimited vacation policy 
• Competitive compensation package 
• Work within international environment 
• Learning Budget 
• Mobile Allowance 
• Home Office Allowance 
• Urban Sport Membership 

Sounds like you? Apply now! 

About the role: 

We are in search of a solution-oriented and experienced Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join our Affinidi Elements team. In this role, you will work with global peers on teams dedicated to areas of the product portfolio, from the product, design, infrastructure, architecture, and back/front-end engineering teams. You will be responsible for the continued enhancement and development of a multi-component platform, where your expert skills in designing, architecting, and building quality systems will intersect with your hands-on coding, performance testing, and integrating experience.  

Our work culture at Affinidi is shaped by the following tenets:   

• We are unapologetically customer-focused 
• We invest in cultures and teams to enable high performance 
• Embraces experimentation and builds fast 
• We have the courage to be misunderstood 
• We work together to unlock data  

 What’s in it for you:  

• Develop features and improvements to the Affinidi Elements product in a secure, well-tested, and performant way, primarily using Typescript & React.
• Analyze and interpret highly complex data to arrive at actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with Product Management and other stakeholders within Engineering (e.g. UX) to maintain a high bar for quality in a fast-paced and iterative environment
• Advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance
• Solve technical problems with large scope and complexity
• Craft code that meets our internal standards for style, maintainability, and best practices for a high-scale systems environment. Maintain and advocate for these standards through code review.
• Confidently own moderate to significantly complex features and improvements with minimal guidance and support from other team members. Collaborate with the team on larger projects.
• Mentor other engineers, contribute to team and organizational improvements in processes and tooling. 

 You will be a great match if you:  

• Have experience with performance and optimization problems, a demonstrated ability to both diagnose and prevent such problems, and a desire to share your knowledge and scale through others.
• Are a passionate developer across both front and back-end with extensive experience using Javascript, Typescript, Node.js and React. Other languages (Rust, Dart, C#, Java, Golang for example) are also attractive skills for this role.
• Expertise in cloud computing (AWS) and cloud-native environments
• Understand design patterns and have working experience in developing and deploying microservices in the cloud, and have a proven track-record in doing so.
• Have strong technical documentation skills, including the C4 Model and Architectural Decision Records.
• Are hands-on with REST APIs and are able to apply Test Driven Development principles effectively. 
• Care about privacy by design, security, testing, high-performance systems, and mentoring others, and have an inclination towards clear communication, inclusion and visibility.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced startup environment where you can be autonomous and experimental, be part of a truly global team, and can work up and down the stack. 

 Bonus points:  

• Experience in designing/developing external SDK/API and CLI
• Experience working cross-functionally, and across locations and time zones
• Domain expertise in decentralized identity solutions 
• Experience in developing systems with cryptography requirements  

What can you expect from us:  

• Hybrid working model 
• Flexible working hours 
• Unlimited vacation policy 
• Competitive compensation package 
• Work within international environment 
• Learning Budget 
• Mobile Allowance 
• Home Office Allowance 
• Urban Sport Membership

Sounds like you? Apply now!  

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