[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer II @Bitwarden

Role Description

As a Senior II Software Engineer on our Auth team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the core authentication systems for the Bitwarden clients - web, desktop, browser extension, CLI, and mobile apps. The Auth team owns code in our Angular clients, our shared Rust core, and our IdentityServer and API back-end, supporting password, SSO, passkey, and other authentication methods, as well as our 2FA and account management.

A candidate for this position should have very strong skills in Rust and Angular, working in complex and multi-client applications, as well as excellent communication and technical writing abilities.

We are a team of curious, passionate engineers who strive to solve difficult problems and enable success in others. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

This is an all-remote team and we’re looking for someone located in the U.S. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain our authentication code in our shared Rust core library, Angular clients, and IdentityServer back-end
• Scope and refine upcoming initiatives, working collaboratively across teams to design, document, and communicate forward-looking solutions
• Contribute constructively in team discussions - synchronous and asynchronous - building shared understanding and driving toward actionable results
• Provide timely, thorough, and well-reasoned code reviews
• Triage, diagnose, and resolve bugs reported by our community and our customers
• Update and validate core dependencies to ensure a secure and stable supply chain

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing in Angular/.NET experience a strong plus
• Familiarity with integrating Rust into other clients using WASM and UNIFFI bindings
• Understanding of modern web authentication concepts (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, WebAuthn)
• Experience working with Claude/LLMs or an openness to learn how to work the technology
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex problems
• Attention to detail; we take our responsibility for authenticating our users very seriously
• Knowledge of modern encryption techniques and principles of secure development are a plus
• Collaborative and adaptable mindset
• Openness and authenticity combined with excellent communication skills
• Excitement and enthusiasm for open source and for better internet security
• Excellent problem-solving skills – you might not know all the answers, but you know how to find and communicate the solution

What to Expect in the Interview Process

• Meeting with our Recruiting Manager
• Interview with Auth team Engineering Manager and Platform Group Manager
• Panel interview with Auth team

Benefits

• Our user community loves us and we love them. Come to work each day with a sense of purpose as we bring a more secure internet experience to everyone from our friends and family to the world’s largest organizations.
• Become an expert. You’ll get immersed in the prominent technology markets of security and open source software.
• We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented team. Work remotely with motivated and supportive team members across the world.
• Learn and grow. Take on new challenges with the support of your team, and join our #growth-club to continue personal and professional development.
• In the United States, the starting base compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $215,000. Actual compensation may vary based on level, relevant experience, and skill set as assessed in the interview process, as well as market data by location. See our careers page for a list of benefits. Please note that compensation outside the U.S. will differ based on the market.