Principal Software Engineer, Security
Ladders · United States · 5 days ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$266k–$426k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of secure software systems to enhance the company’s security posture
- Act as a technical leader, driving improvements in security practices across the organization
- Collaborate with engineering and security teams to implement hands-on risk mitigation solutions
- Guide architectural decisions with deep technical knowledge and establish best practices
- Translate organizational security priorities into actionable engineering outcomes
- Mentor fellow engineers, promoting security awareness and practices within projects
- Serve as the primary point of contact for security expertise, ensuring alignment with internal and external requirements
Qualifications
- 10+ years in software development and information security, focusing on identity and access management
- Experience designing and implementing cloud-native identity infrastructure and security services
- Expertise in secure development, public cloud security, and network security
- Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and least-privilege access in distributed systems
- Experience with large-scale migrations of critical systems or data with minimal customer impact
- Familiarity or willingness to learn about securing AI systems and mitigating AI-specific threats
- Strong mentoring skills with a track record of developing security engineers
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements including hybrid remote options
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development
- Access to equity plan and potential for restricted stock units (RSUs)
- Supportive culture emphasizing employee growth and connection
- Commitment to diversity and accommodation for candidates with disabilities