Mobile Rust Backend Developer Jobs in Massachusetts

VIA is making an impact, and so can you.

VIA is the digital infrastructure company mission-critical organizations rely on when speed and security matter most. The Department of War, government agencies, and global enterprises depend on VIA to disrupt corruption, defend critical infrastructure, and deliver humanitarian aid. VIA's products span agentic AI, zero-trust identity, quantum-resistant data, and offline stablecoin payments. Every human and agentic AI action is intentionally captured, attributed, and defensible. Designed for sub-second speed and multi-decade defensibility.

Secure, reliable infrastructure is the backbone of our mission.

As a Senior Software Engineer, specializing in mobile development, you will move beyond simple coding to thoughtful design. You will build a highly secure mobile backbone that delivers our mission to the world. We are looking for an innovator who is motivated to solve the complex challenge of balancing world-class security with flawless, intuitive user experiences. If you thrive in tackling inherent performance and security challenges in high-stakes mobile development, we've reserved a place for you.

In this role, you will:

Technical ownership and core delivery

• Drive the end-to-end development, testing, and deployment of high-quality native applications for iOS (Swift) and Android
• Maintain application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure broad compatibility across devices and OS versions

Secure mobile development

• Architect and implement features focused on security and privacy, utilizing native mobile security frameworks
• Implement secure data handling and storage, including the use of Secure Enclaves (or equivalent technologies)
• Apply basic cryptography principles for data protection and secure communication within the mobile environment
• Integrate VIA's backend microservices and secure APIs into the mobile application logic

Collaboration, strategy & best practices

• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide technical leadership in mobile application development, ensuring VIA's solutions meet the highest standards
• Clearly articulate complex software designs, architectural choices, and technical processes to diverse audiences, including technical peers and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (UI/UX designers and backend developers) to ensure seamless, performant, and reliable application functionality
• Participate in defining and upholding mobile development best practices, code reviews, and automated testing

Requirements

What you will bring to this role:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience developing and shipping native mobile applications
• Proven proficiency with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) and both native iOS development (Swift) and native Android development
• Direct experience with native mobile security features, including Secure Enclaves (or equivalent secure storage mechanisms)
• Working knowledge of basic cryptography principles and their application in mobile security
• Strong experience integrating mobile applications with RESTful APIs and handling asynchronous data streams
• Solid understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVI, etc.), and performance optimization
• Experience with digital wallets, biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID), or equivalent credential management systems is a significant plus
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes for mobile application deployment (e.g., Fastlane, Jenkins, or similar)
• Proficiency in TypeScript for building and maintaining robust mobile applications

What does it take to be a successful VIAneer? Let's break it down, our VIAneers are:

• Self-motivated and passionate about leaving everything they touch better than how they found it
• Firm believers that people should love what they do and are eager to build a culture that enables them to do their best work
• Creative problem solvers who respectfully challenge the status quo in the pursuit of excellence
• People who lead discussions with curiosity and value diverse perspectives
• Eager to explore new ideas, understand the power of feedback, and constantly seek opportunities to grow and develop their skills
• Strong team players who thrive in collaborative environments and celebrate the success of others

Benefits

What can VIA do for you?

VIA offers competitive rewards and benefits, flexible work options, and individualized mentoring and growth opportunities. Here are just a few of our VIAneers' favorite perks:

• The salary range for this role is between $150,000 to $200,000 depending on background and years of experience
• A fully funded, top-tier health benefits plan, fully covered from day one, including vision and dental coverage for your whole family
• Family Support: Up to 24 weeks paid parental leave, a 4-week paid ramp-back program, and a $10K family forming benefit (covering fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy)
• Flexible Vacation Policy with no set annual limit or accrual period, Summer Fridays, and an extended holiday period in December
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer contribution
• Paid parental leave, supporting new parents and families
• A dedicated wellness advisor to help you navigate the programs and opportunities available at VIA
• Ability to enjoy the best of both worlds with flexibility to work from home as needed, as well as access to four well-located offices, designed for collaboration and stocked with everything you could need
• Opportunities to work remotely from eligible locations for up to 2 months per year
• Individualized growth opportunities, including internal and external mentorship panels, custom goals and feedback sessions, and/or access to learning and development programs, including VIA's unrivaled leadership program
• Transit benefits to support commuting costs
• In-person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teams

Read more about our benefits and perks here.

VIA is committed to the importance of belonging.

VIA is an equal opportunity employer. When you apply for a role at VIA, your application will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. If you would like to request a specific accommodation, please notify us with your submission.
You can learn more about our mission, values, and team on our careers page.