Senior Software Engineer - Rust & Typescript

Bitwarden promotes better internet security and safety through open source password management for individuals, teams, and organizations. We believe everyone deserves access to strong security, and we continue to build tools that make protecting digital identities easier.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Desktop Native team, you will build secure, reliable features that connect the Bitwarden desktop application with native operating system capabilities. You will work across TypeScript, Electron, and Rust to deliver features such as Autotype, the SSH agent, and desktop integrations on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This role is for an engineer who is comfortable owning work on both sides of the TypeScript–Rust boundary.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, build, and maintain desktop features using TypeScript, Electron, and Rust.
• Develop workflows across the Angular UI, Electron main and preload processes, and Rust native components.
• Build and maintain secure interfaces between Electron and native code, with particular care for credential data.
• Integrate with operating system capabilities across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Partner with Product, Design, QA, Platform, and Vault teams to deliver reliable, accessible user experiences.
• Write automated tests, debug cross-platform issues, and improve application performance and maintainability.
• Review pull requests, contribute to technical designs, and support open source contributors.
• Identify technical debt and improve architecture and documentation.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 4–6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including production experience with both TypeScript and Rust.
• Hands-on experience building Electron applications and working with main, renderer, and preload processes, including IPC.
• Experience developing native functionality in Rust and exposing it through clear, maintainable interfaces.
• Strong understanding of Node.js, asynchronous code, and secure handling of sensitive data across process boundaries.
• Experience with Angular or a comparable modern front-end framework.
• Experience testing, debugging, and shipping software on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
• Familiarity with native module integration, such as N-API or FFI.
• Clear communication, sound engineering judgment, and a collaborative approach to solving problems.
• Enthusiasm for open source and improving internet security.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Build security tools used by individuals and organizations around the world.
• Work on challenging desktop and native engineering problems in an open source product.
• Collaborate remotely with a supportive, distributed team.
• Keep learning through new technical challenges and dedicated time for professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on skills, experience, qualifications, and business needs.

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