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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

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