Senior Software Engineer, Frontend at Virtru

Title: Senior Software Engineer, Frontend

Location: USA, Remote

Job Description:

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.

Senior Software Engineer, Frontend

Compensation: $130,000 – 170,000

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.

Location: This is a remote position. We are considering candidates in the ET to PT timezones.

What You Will Be Doing

• • Ideate with Design and Product to craft customer problems and engineer solutions.

• • Develop well-defined written design documents, prototypes, and collaborative feedback loops.

• • Ship innovative features that delight customers (more than CRUD).

• • Mentor fellow engineers continuously – code reviews, pair programming, design discussions, knowledge sharing.

Who You Are

• • You thrive in a startup environment and interested in exploring the bleeding edge.

• • You are curious and have a deep passion for learning new technologies.

• • You value communication and want to collaborate with others to solve problems.

• • You like mentoring others and have empathy for the diverse ways people learn.

What You Should Have

• • 5+ years of experience with client-side Javascript and component based architecture.

• • 2+ years of experience with Typescript and React.

• • Experience with complex html + css site layouts.

• • Experience with using and developing component based design systems.

• • Experience with modern browser technologies and web architectures.

• • Experience with a variety of frontend build tooling and testing frameworks.

• • Strong UX and design intuition, and a passion for excellence.

• • Strong knowledge of browser security and best practices.

How You Will Stand Out

• • Experience building Enterprise software with on-premise deployments.

• • Experience contributing to open source software or technical blogs.

• • Experience driving elegant and creative solutions to complex problems.

• • Experience in small startups and bringing greenfield, 0 to 1 products to market.

• • Experience with working in small cross-functional squads.

• • Experience with PWAs, Websockets, WebRTC, Monorepos, or Microfrontends.

• • Experience with CSS libraries like Styled Components, Emotion, or Open Props.

• • Experience in a variety of SDLC methodologies – you get the job done whatever the process.

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 Remote-First Approach – Virtru is committed to being forever flexible when it comes to where, how, and when you get your work done. You have the option to work from home if that suits you best, or work from our DC Headquarters if you prefer being in person!

• • A Flexible PTO policy – we strongly encourage you to take a minimum of 25 days off annually (in addition to 12 federal 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.

• • A $350 Work-From-Home Stipend to help make your office space more comfortable and productive.

• • Internal mobility options for those interested in exploring their skills in other areas of the business

• • 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 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. The Council also hosts a range of events throughout the year focused on the continual education of our teammates on social justice issues, current events, and marginalized cultures and communities.

Additional perks include:

• • Competitive compensation

• • Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies

• • 401K and stock options

• • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

• • Annual Winter Hackathons and Summer “InnoVation Weeks” (in-person optional)

• • New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes

• • Structured semi-annual 360 performance reviews

• • Transparency is at the core of how we operate and everything we do!

Virtru is currently operating in a remote-first capacity; however, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with the team in person throughout the year, both in and out of the office, whether they be team-specific or company-wide celebrations and events.

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.

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 Remote-First Approach – Virtru is committed to being forever flexible when it comes to where, how, and when you get your work done. You have the option to work from home if that suits you best, or work from our DC Headquarters if you prefer being in person!

• • A Flexible PTO policy – we strongly encourage you to take a minimum of 25 days off annually (in addition to 12 federal 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.

• • A $250 Work-From-Home Stipend to help make your office space more comfortable and productive.

• • Internal mobility options for those interested in exploring their skills in other areas of the business

• • 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 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. The Council also hosts a range of events throughout the year focused on the continual education of our teammates on social justice issues, current events, and marginalized cultures and communities.

Additional perks include:

• • Competitive compensation

• • Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies

• • Uncapped commissions for Sales roles

• • 401K and stock options

• • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

• • Annual Winter Hackathons and Summer “InnoVation Weeks” (in-person optional)

• • New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes

• • Structured semi-annual 360 performance reviews

• • Transparency is at the core of how we operate and everything we do!

Virtru is currently operating in a remote-first capacity; however, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with the team in person throughout the year, both in and out of the office, whether they be team-specific or company-wide celebrations and events.

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.