Security Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Security Engineer to help secure highly sophisticated platforms that power mission-critical products and services. This role involves working on security challenges spanning distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, identity and access technologies, advanced cryptography, AI-driven platforms, and post-quantum security initiatives. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, researchers, and security specialists to solve complex problems and influence the future of secure computing.

What makes this opportunity unique:

• Exposure to some of the most technically challenging security problems in modern computing.
• Opportunity to contribute to next-generation security architectures and cryptographic systems.
• Collaboration with high-caliber engineering, infrastructure, and research teams.
• Influence over security strategy across large-scale platforms and emerging technologies.
• Work involving advanced topics such as post-quantum cryptography, secure distributed computing, confidential computing, and cloud-scale platform security.
• An engineering culture that values technical curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and protect advanced technology platforms.
• Address security challenges in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and identity and access technologies.
• Collaborate with software engineers, infrastructure teams, and technical leadership to implement security best practices.
• Engage in threat modeling, secure system design, and modern security engineering practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Product Security, Application Security, Platform Security, Cloud Security, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of security architecture, threat modeling, secure system design, and modern security engineering practices.
• Experience securing cloud environments within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Go, Rust, Java, C++, or similar.
• Experience working with distributed systems, microservices, APIs, or large-scale infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management, authentication, authorization, network security, and cryptographic principles.
• Ability to partner effectively with software engineers, infrastructure teams, and technical leadership.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced cryptographic technologies, including post-quantum or quantum-resistant cryptography.
• Background in DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Experience securing AI/ML systems, data-intensive platforms, or high-performance computing environments.
• Familiarity with confidential computing, trusted execution environments, secure hardware, or advanced encryption technologies.
• Experience building security automation, internal security platforms, or developer-focused security solutions.
• Contributions to open-source projects, security research, technical publications, or industry thought leadership.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity (where applicable).
• Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and wellness benefits.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and research initiatives.
• Opportunity to shape the future of security within a world-class engineering environment.

Location

New York City, NY (preferred). Exceptional candidates in Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; San Jose, CA; or Denver, CO may be considered.