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Senior software engineer (7+ yrs, C/C++/Rust, Network, security, LLM (AI Security))

FervorlySan Jose, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 21 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI security and networking solutions, leveraging your C/C++/Rust expertise, with significant potential for growth within a reputable technology company. If you are a curious and experienced engineer passionate about developing high-performance, secure systems and solving complex challenges, you'll thrive here and should definitely apply.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Bellevue, WA or San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

  • Develop high-performance networking code for multiple desktop platforms using the Rust language and platform-native APIs
  • Improve code quality through building solid, testable, and well-documented software foundations
  • Design and implement major development projects with a focus on scalability, security, and performance
  • Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-impacting features
  • Debug and solve complex network-related problems and enhance system functionality

 

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving 
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
  • 3+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in the Rust programming language and familiarity with lower-level languages such asC/C++
  • Strong knowledge of system and network programming including firewalls, VPNs, protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, QUIC, H/3, and proxies
  • Familiarity with system concepts such as virtual memory, multi-threading, system APIs, SLM/LLM models, and excellent debugging and problem-solving skills in both networking and system-level contexts

 

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Deep understanding of AI security frameworks, threat modelling for large language models, and mitigating vulnerabilities unique to AI-driven architectures
  • Familiarity with DevOps pipelines, VPN technologies, and a strong understanding of security protocols and standards
  • Experience writing testable, low-complexity code with dependency injection, proficiency in Swift or Python, and direct experience validating AI-driven products using MLOps principles

Skills

Rust
Swift
MLOps
TCP/IP
DNS
C++
LLM
Python

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