Get the YubiKey, the #1 security key, offering strong two factor authentication from industry leader Yubico. Backed by NEA and a16z.
About the role
Yubico is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is innovative and has a passion for creating software to drive new custom hardware platforms. In this role, you will be part of the team that brings new ideas from prototypes to production applications that would leverage our YubiKey devices. Our team is focused on building integrations between software platforms and the YubiKey, as well as building out our own internal tools that are used during the YubiKey manufacturing process.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor or MS in Computer Science or a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience, including 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience with developing embedded software or firmware
- Familiarity with either Windows or Linux system internals and services, such as synchronization primitives, efficient file system access, and logging facilities
- Proven experience building software using C/C++ and is comfortable with bit manipulation and binary arithmetic
More about this role
Yubico is a global leader in identity security and creator of the YubiKey, the original hardware-backed passkey. We are publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm; our global footprint includes headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Silicon Valley, California; and Singapore.
At Yubico, we are guided by a shared belief that your work matters. We operate under a cultural philosophy of Speed with Integrity , pushing the boundaries of technology to secure the AI frontier—protecting both human and agentic AI interactions—and leading the transition to post-quantum cryptography. In everything we do, we live by our core values:
- Battle Friction: We constantly look for new ways to simplify our products, our work, and the user experience.
- Inspire Higher: We think big, champion the open internet, and strive to do the right thing even when it is difficult.
- One Team: We are open, responsive, and collaborative, overcoming challenges and celebrating our successes together.
Aligned with our commitment to open standards, we foster a thriving builder ecosystem through the Yubico Developer Program , offering free open-source repositories , libraries, and SDKs to help developers rapidly integrate strong...
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