Sr. Java Engineer

About the role
We're hiring a Sr. Java Engineer to support a large-scale infrastructure modernization effort. You'll work on high-throughput services, contribute to a multi-year consolidation project, and eventually take on our proprietary licensing and cryptography systems.

What you'll work on

• First 90 days: Get up to speed on our hybrid infrastructure and Java 8–25 codebase; start contributing to our REST APIs and Spring Boot services.
• First year: Help consolidate services, improve reliability, and increase throughput as part of our infrastructure modernization project.
• Longer term: Take ownership of our licensing and cryptography systems, which support digital goods delivery to millions of users.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on Java development
• Experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate, and SQL
• Strong API design skills
• Comfortable with Agile workflows and AI-assisted development tools

Nice to have

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Front-end experience with modern UI frameworks

About PACE Anti-Piracy

Since 1985, PACE Anti-Piracy has been a global leader in software protection, license management, and security. Our product suite — including Fusion, White-Box Works (White-Box Cryptography), Fusion AI, the iLok Licensing Platform, and our Code Signing Platform — is trusted by hundreds of millions of end users across industries including media, automotive, healthcare, and industrial sectors. With offices in Campbell, CA and Glasgow, Scotland, we operate at the intersection of cutting-edge cryptography and real-world software security. 

Compensation & Benefits

PACE Anti-Piracy offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Stock Options
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with 3% of salary company contribution

Process note
Interviews include practical, hands-on technical exercises meant to reflect real engineering work.

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