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Design and develop technical training content for Virtru’s Data Security Platform, including courses, labs, and documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure content accuracy and relevance. | Proven experience in technical curriculum development for highly technical audiences, strong communication skills, and deep technical knowledge in cloud, security, or platform engineering. | About Virtru: While the rest of the security industry obsesses over locking data down to prevent it from being lost or stolen, we're doing something fundamentally different at Virtru. We're setting data free so that you can intentionally share it with others, but without sacrificing security, privacy, or control. We've created both a suite of powerful data protection applications and an open platform that's sparking an ecosystem of innovation. Through the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard, we're not just protecting data; we're creating a new paradigm where security enables sharing rather than preventing it. Think of us as the Android of data protection: a robust platform with an open core that developers and partners can build upon, coupled with our own best-in-class applications that showcase what's possible when you reimagine security from the ground up. Backed by Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global, we're helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies discover that true data security means having the freedom to share, collaborate, and innovate — without compromise. Compensation: $175,000 - $200,000 base salary Team & Position Details: As a Technical Curriculum Developer, you will report to the Director of Training and play a foundational role in building Virtru’s software training program. Our Training team is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering world-class enablement for the entire Virtru ecosystem — including internal teams, partners, integrators, and customers — all centered around the Virtru Data Security Platform. This role is critical to our mission. As adoption of the Data Security Platform (DSP) accelerates across the public and private sectors, the need for clear, accurate, and scalable technical education has never been greater. Our team ensures that anyone who builds with, deploys, supports, or sells Virtru can do so with confidence and a strong understanding of our technology. By joining this team, you will help define the standards, practices, and content that will form the backbone of Virtru’s formal training offerings. You will collaborate closely with CTO, Engineering, Product, Support, and Go-To-Market — to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, high-impact learning experiences. The work produced by this team will directly influence customer success, partner readiness, and Virtru’s ability to scale efficiently and sustainably. As a Technical Curriculum Developer, your responsibilities will include: Curriculum Design & Development Design, develop, and maintain high-quality training content for Virtru’s Data Security Platform, including courses, hands-on labs, technical guides, and certification materials. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible learning materials for audiences of varying technical depth. Build structured learning paths aligned to personas (Admins, Integrators, Architects, Developers, Partners, Internal Engineering/CS/PS teams). Create modular, reusable content across multiple modalities: self-paced eLearning, instructor-led courses, virtual live sessions, microlearning, and scenario-based exercises. Develop assessments, hands-on challenges, and troubleshooting scenarios to reinforce learning and validate proficiency. Technical Accuracy & Subject Matter Expertise Maintain a deep working knowledge of Virtru’s Data Security Platform, including policy engine behavior, TDF usage, data classification standards, and deployment best practices. Work closely with CTO, Engineering, Product, and other SMEs to ensure all content reflects current capabilities, upcoming releases, and best-practice guidance. Stay current on Data Security Platform (DSP) configuration and administration topics such as container-based deployments, installations and upgrade workflows, policy authoring, access evaluation logic, and operational troubleshooting. Develop a strong understanding of DSP SDKs, integration workflows, developer/integrator design patterns, and common use cases supported by the SDKs to create training content that supports programmatic and embedded implementations. Incorporate real customer and partner use cases into training — particularly around data governance, compliance frameworks, and secure data workflows. Enablement & Collaboration Partner with internal teams (Forward Deployed Engineering, Product, Customer Success, Support, and Sales Engineering) to identify training gaps and produce content that elevates both technical skills and field readiness. Support cross-functional initiatives that require training expertise, such as new feature rollouts, internal onboarding, partner certification programs, and public-sector enablement. Facilitate knowledge sharing by creating internal documentation, instructor guides, and technical enablement resources. Contribute to Train-the-Trainer programs to scale delivery across Virtru and partner organizations. Training Delivery & Iteration Periodically deliver live or virtual technical training sessions as needed to validate content, model delivery, or support strategic customers or partners. Gather learner feedback, analyze performance metrics, and iterate content to improve clarity, accuracy, and impact. Contribute to standardized outbriefs, debriefs, and continuous improvement cycles for each training session. Skills that will help you thrive in this role: Top Must-Haves Proven experience designing and developing technical training (curriculum, labs, documentation, instructor materials) for engineers, administrators, or highly technical audiences. Ability to create hands-on labs and scenario-based exercises (command-line, configuration, troubleshooting). Exceptional communication and simplification skills — the ability to break down complicated systems into approachable learning experiences for diverse personas. Strong technical depth in cloud, security, data governance, or platform engineering — with the ability to translate complex concepts like policy engines, TDF, and DSP deployment into clear, digestible training content. Background in software design principles and understanding of common design patterns — with the ability to conceptually reason about SDK usage, integration flows, and technical system behavior. Additional Nice to Haves 5–7+ years in technical curriculum development, technical training delivery, or deeply technical enablement roles. Familiarity with data governance, access control models, policy-as-code, or DLP/classification frameworks. Exposure to DevOps tooling, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure ARM), containers (Docker/Kubernetes), or modern deployment workflows. Familiarity with programming or experience reading code snippets (e.g., Go, Java, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, Bash) to support SDK-related training content. Experience collaborating with engineering, product, and support teams. Strong writing, editing, and instructional design skills. Self-starter mindset — comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure from the ground up. Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success: Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc. Perks & Benefits: At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as… A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge. A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow. Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social! Access to an Employee Assistance Program Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs. A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first. In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. Additional perks include: Competitive compensation Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies 401K contribution and stock options Full medical, dental, and vision benefits New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the technical success of the team and the professional growth of your engineers. You will tackle engineering challenges related to data security and scalability while contributing to the open-source OpenTDF project. | The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience managing a cross-functional engineering team and 5 years as a hands-on Software Engineer. A passion for mentoring engineers and expertise in software architecture and Agile principles is essential. | About Virtru: Virtru is a leading data protection provider backed by some of the foremost venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region, including Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global. Today, more than ever, data demands respect, and that’s why Virtru is committed to changing the rules for data privacy. At Virtru, we equip our customers to take granular control of their data—everywhere it’s shared—through end-to-end encryption for Google, Microsoft, and other data sharing platforms. Our market-leading portfolio of data encryption and privacy enhancing applications are remarkably easy to use, fast to implement, affordable for all, and built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard. At Virtru, our motto is "Respect the people. Respect the data." Respecting data to us means keeping it secure and protected at all times across its entire lifecycle. We firmly believe that when you respect data, you’re demonstrating respect for the people who own that data. Working at Virtru, you'll be inspired by colleagues who are passionate about the work they do. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere that sparks creativity, connection, and professional growth while empowering each other to do our best work. We're building something special at Virtru. We hope you consider joining our team and helping us create a brighter future for data privacy. Compensation: $190,000-$240,000/year Team & Position Details: As an Engineering Manager, you will be reporting to the VP of Engineering. We are looking for a candidate who is dedicated to the high-quality production of Virtru's digital privacy products. As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for both the team’s technical success—including their contributions to the open-source OpenTDF project—and the professional growth paths for your engineers. The ideal candidate will have a natural passion for digital privacy, software development, and solving complex problems. You thrive on tackling engineering challenges related to data security, scalability, and distributed systems. Self-motivation is essential, as the role requires continual improvement in our software development process. We’re looking for an expert who can collaboratively make tough technical decisions, especially when engineering solutions for complex enterprise and federal deployments, including on-premise and air-gapped environments As an Engineering Manager, your background will include: A passion for mentoring and developing engineers along their personal development path. Proven expertise in software architecture and design patterns, particularly in building and managing highly available, scalable backend services. Strong understanding of Agile development principles and a passion for failing fast and constantly iterating. At least 3 years of experience managing a cross-functional engineering team of 5 or more. At least 5 years as a hands-on Software Engineer in a language like Go, Java, or C++. Willingness to pitch in where needed and obsessively unblock engineers. A hands-on leadership style: you stay close to the code and technology, actively participating in design discussions, architectural decisions, and code reviews to guide your team. Skills that will help you thrive in this role: Deep, hands-on development experience with Go (GoLang) is highly preferred. Experience with Java or JavaScript is a strong plus. Experience deploying and managing solutions in an on-premise or air-gapped environment using DevOps practices. Experience with cloud platforms like AWS (EC2, SQS, S3, ElastiCache) or GCP. Experience contributing to or managing a team involved in an open-source project. Experience using NoSQL and/or relational data stores. Professional background in data security, cryptography, or identity management. Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success: Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc. Perks & Benefits: At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as… A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge. A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow. Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social! Access to an Employee Assistance Program Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs. A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first. In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. Additional perks include: Competitive compensation Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies 401K contribution and stock options Full medical, dental, and vision benefits New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
Manage and implement complex compliance frameworks, conduct risk assessments, automate evidence collection, support multiple compliance certifications, and facilitate vendor security reviews. | 5+ years in information security or GRC roles with deep knowledge of compliance frameworks (CMMC, FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI), cloud technologies, scripting for automation, and experience with vulnerability scanning and incident response. | About Virtru: Virtru is a leading data protection provider backed by some of the foremost venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region, including Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global. Today, more than ever, data demands respect, and that’s why Virtru is committed to changing the rules for data privacy. At Virtru, we equip our customers to take granular control of their data—everywhere it’s shared—through end-to-end encryption for Google, Microsoft, and other data sharing platforms. Our market-leading portfolio of data encryption and privacy enhancing applications are remarkably easy to use, fast to implement, affordable for all, and built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard. At Virtru, our motto is "Respect the people. Respect the data." Respecting data to us means keeping it secure and protected at all times across its entire lifecycle. We firmly believe that when you respect data, you’re demonstrating respect for the people who own that data. Working at Virtru, you'll be inspired by colleagues who are passionate about the work they do. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere that sparks creativity, connection, and professional growth while empowering each other to do our best work. We're building something special at Virtru. We hope you consider joining our team and helping us create a brighter future for data privacy. Compensation: $130,000-$180,000/year Team & Position Details: Here at Virtru you’ll help build a cutting edge security compliance program aligned with FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, and just about any other security/privacy framework you can think of, whilst getting your hands on some of today’s most important tools and tech like Kubernetes, GCP, AWS, Terraform. We put a high value on input from everyone on our team. Your voice will have a significant impact. With a constantly growing customer base, there is no shortage of challenging and exciting scaling/optimization work to ensure that we can provide the most secure and performant service. As a GRC Analyst at Virtru, you will be the primary point of contact for compliance-related inquiries. You will lead and manage the organization's efforts to achieve and maintain CMMC compliance, by conducting gap analyses and developing a roadmap to address compliance requirements. You will also play a vital role in supporting our existing FedRAMP, SOC2, and PCI DSS compliance. Get in touch if you are excited to help us grow into a world-class security compliance program. As a Security Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst, your responsibilities will include: • Manage and implement complex controls frameworks for large systems, consisting of Cloud infrastructure and Software as a Service (SaaS) services (GCP, AWS, GitHub, Okta, etc). • Design and develop automation solutions for evidence collection across Cloud infrastructure, endpoints, and SaaS services. • Conduct risk assessments across business units and processes. Identify risk findings and recommend remediation and risk mitigation strategies. • Assist or implement automated controls to support risk mitigation efforts across various business units with stakeholders. • Incorporate CMMC certification into Virtru’s slate of compliance assessments and ongoing monitoring activities (FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI). • Facilitate the third-party vendor on-boarding and annual review process by evaluating the security of current and prospective partners. • Participate in incident response (IR) activities, providing risk analysis and remediation support as needed. • Enhance the team with your individualism, spirit, and love of learning. Skills that will help you thrive in this role: • Minimum of 5+ years of information security, IT audit and/or IT Risk Management, or GRC Analyst/Engineer experience • Deep understanding of at least few of the following: CMMC, NIST 800-53 & 800-171, FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI, and/or other global privacy compliance frameworks • Technical acumen. Strong understanding of modern cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.) and familiarity with GRC tools (Hyperproof, Vanta, Drata, etc) and SIEM tools (Datadog, Splunk) • You’re a relationship builder and have worked with both business and technical risk and understand how to translate risk to various levels of the organization • Have experience training and coaching teams to become better security and privacy practitioners • Like working on an autonomous agile team. At Virtru, you will have ownership of security, but you'll collaborate with everyone to make sure we produce and implement the right solutions • Ability to resolve conflicts and drive issues to completion. • Work independently with little or no supervision while maintaining a high level of efficiency. • Hands on experience deploying and managing vulnerability scanning/cloud security posture management tools (Wiz, Prismacloud, etc.) to meet security compliance requirements • Real-world IR experience participating on security On-Call teams • Basic knowledge of scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Javascript to automate manual tasks • Familiarity with GitOps and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success: • Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence • Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset • Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve • Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc. Perks & Benefits: At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as… • A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge. • A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow. • Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social! • Access to an Employee Assistance Program • Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs. • A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account • A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first. In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. Additional perks include: • Competitive compensation • Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies • 401K contribution and stock options • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits • New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes • Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
Lead compliance efforts for multiple security frameworks including CMMC, FedRAMP, SOC 2, and PCI DSS, manage risk assessments, automate evidence collection, and support incident response. | Requires 5+ years in information security or GRC roles, deep knowledge of compliance frameworks, cloud tech expertise, automation skills, and experience with risk assessments and vendor management. | About Virtru: Virtru is a leading data protection provider backed by some of the foremost venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region, including Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global. Today, more than ever, data demands respect, and that’s why Virtru is committed to changing the rules for data privacy. At Virtru, we equip our customers to take granular control of their data—everywhere it’s shared—through end-to-end encryption for Google, Microsoft, and other data sharing platforms. Our market-leading portfolio of data encryption and privacy enhancing applications are remarkably easy to use, fast to implement, affordable for all, and built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard. At Virtru, our motto is "Respect the people. Respect the data." Respecting data to us means keeping it secure and protected at all times across its entire lifecycle. We firmly believe that when you respect data, you’re demonstrating respect for the people who own that data. Working at Virtru, you'll be inspired by colleagues who are passionate about the work they do. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere that sparks creativity, connection, and professional growth while empowering each other to do our best work. We're building something special at Virtru. We hope you consider joining our team and helping us create a brighter future for data privacy. Compensation: $130,000-$180,000/year Team & Position Details: Here at Virtru you’ll help build a cutting edge security compliance program aligned with FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, and just about any other security/privacy framework you can think of, whilst getting your hands on some of today’s most important tools and tech like Kubernetes, GCP, AWS, Terraform. We put a high value on input from everyone on our team. Your voice will have a significant impact. With a constantly growing customer base, there is no shortage of challenging and exciting scaling/optimization work to ensure that we can provide the most secure and performant service. As a GRC Analyst at Virtru, you will be the primary point of contact for compliance-related inquiries. You will lead and manage the organization's efforts to achieve and maintain CMMC compliance, by conducting gap analyses and developing a roadmap to address compliance requirements. You will also play a vital role in supporting our existing FedRAMP, SOC2, and PCI DSS compliance. Get in touch if you are excited to help us grow into a world-class security compliance program. As a Security Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst, your responsibilities will include: Manage and implement complex controls frameworks for large systems, consisting of Cloud infrastructure and Software as a Service (SaaS) services (GCP, AWS, GitHub, Okta, etc). Design and develop automation solutions for evidence collection across Cloud infrastructure, endpoints, and SaaS services. Conduct risk assessments across business units and processes. Identify risk findings and recommend remediation and risk mitigation strategies. Assist or implement automated controls to support risk mitigation efforts across various business units with stakeholders. Incorporate CMMC certification into Virtru’s slate of compliance assessments and ongoing monitoring activities (FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI). Facilitate the third-party vendor on-boarding and annual review process by evaluating the security of current and prospective partners. Participate in incident response (IR) activities, providing risk analysis and remediation support as needed. Enhance the team with your individualism, spirit, and love of learning. Skills that will help you thrive in this role: Minimum of 5+ years of information security, IT audit and/or IT Risk Management, or GRC Analyst/Engineer experience Deep understanding of at least few of the following: CMMC, NIST 800-53 & 800-171, FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI, and/or other global privacy compliance frameworks Technical acumen. Strong understanding of modern cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.) and familiarity with GRC tools (Hyperproof, Vanta, Drata, etc) and SIEM tools (Datadog, Splunk) You’re a relationship builder and have worked with both business and technical risk and understand how to translate risk to various levels of the organization Have experience training and coaching teams to become better security and privacy practitioners Like working on an autonomous agile team. At Virtru, you will have ownership of security, but you'll collaborate with everyone to make sure we produce and implement the right solutions Ability to resolve conflicts and drive issues to completion. Work independently with little or no supervision while maintaining a high level of efficiency. Hands on experience deploying and managing vulnerability scanning/cloud security posture management tools (Wiz, Prismacloud, etc.) to meet security compliance requirements Real-world IR experience participating on security On-Call teams Basic knowledge of scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Javascript to automate manual tasks Familiarity with GitOps and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success: Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc. Perks & Benefits: At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as… A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge. A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow. Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social! Access to an Employee Assistance Program Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs. A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first. In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. Additional perks include: Competitive compensation Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies 401K contribution and stock options Full medical, dental, and vision benefits New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
The Senior Developer Experience Engineer will drive the development and improvement of multi-language SDKs while owning the developer onboarding experience. This role involves creating technical documentation and engaging with the developer community to enhance the overall developer journey. | Candidates should have 5-7 years of software engineering experience, particularly with developer-facing tools and SDKs. Proficiency in Go, Java, and JavaScript, along with strong technical writing and community engagement skills, is essential. | About Virtru: Virtru is a leading data protection provider backed by some of the foremost venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region, including Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global. Today, more than ever, data demands respect, and that’s why Virtru is committed to changing the rules for data privacy. At Virtru, we equip our customers to take granular control of their data—everywhere it’s shared—through end-to-end encryption for Google, Microsoft, and other data sharing platforms. Our market-leading portfolio of data encryption and privacy enhancing applications are remarkably easy to use, fast to implement, affordable for all, and built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard. At Virtru, our motto is "Respect the people. Respect the data." Respecting data to us means keeping it secure and protected at all times across its entire lifecycle. We firmly believe that when you respect data, you’re demonstrating respect for the people who own that data. Working at Virtru, you'll be inspired by colleagues who are passionate about the work they do. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere that sparks creativity, connection, and professional growth while empowering each other to do our best work. We're building something special at Virtru. We hope you consider joining our team and helping us create a brighter future for data privacy. Compensation: $170,000-220,000/year Team & Position Details: We're seeking a Senior Developer Experience Engineer to join Virtru at a pivotal moment in our growth. You will be reporting to the Staff Architect 2. This is a unique opportunity to be the founding member of our dedicated Developer Experience practice, shaping how thousands of developers will interact with our Data Security Platform and OpenTDF SDKs. You'll be building something entirely new—a world-class developer experience that differentiates us in the market and accelerates platform adoption. As our Senior Developer Experience Engineer, you'll focus on making our SDKs exceptional while contributing to the broader developer journey. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll be deep in the code while helping establish the strategic direction for how we serve our developer community. Your work will directly impact our competitive positioning and growth trajectory. As a Senior Developer Experience Engineer, your responsibilities will include: SDK Excellence: Drive the development and improvement of our multi-language SDK portfolio (Go, Java, JavaScript), ensuring idiomatic, consistent interfaces that follow each language's best practices Developer Onboarding: Own the critical "time-to-first-value" experience, making it effortless for developers to protect and unprotect their first piece of data Technical Documentation: Create comprehensive, "cookbook-style" guides and tutorials that enable developers to succeed quickly with clear, working examples Community Engagement: Serve as a technical contact for our open-source community, managing feedback and contributions to build a thriving ecosystem Success Measurement: Define and track key developer experience metrics including time-to-first-value, SDK adoption rates, and developer satisfaction scores Developer Advocacy: Gather and synthesize developer feedback to influence product roadmap and engineering priorities across the organization Foundation Building: Help establish processes, standards, and culture that will scale as we grow our DX practice Skills that will help you thrive in this role: 5-7 years of software engineering experience with a focus on developer-facing tools, SDKs, or APIs SDK or Developer Tools Experience: Hands-on experience building and maintaining SDKs, developer tools, or APIs in production environments Multi-language Proficiency: Strong programming skills in Go, Java, and/or JavaScript with the ability to write idiomatic code in each language API Design Expertise: Familiarity with API design principles, developer workflow tools, and best practices for developer-facing interfaces Developer Experience or Developer Relations background with a track record of improving developer adoption and satisfaction Community engagement experience working with open-source projects, managing developer feedback, or building developer communities Technical writing excellence with the ability to create clear, compelling documentation, blogs, and tutorials Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution—you're equally comfortable contributing to long-term vision and planning or writing code Exceptional communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization Self-starter mentality with the ability to build something from scratch with minimal guidance Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success: Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc. Perks & Benefits: At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as… A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge. A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow. Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social! Access to an Employee Assistance Program Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs. A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first. In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. Additional perks include: Competitive compensation Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies 401K contribution and stock options Full medical, dental, and vision benefits New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
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