Senior Security Engineer, Research & Engineering

About the Role

You will design, build, and enhance security-focused software tools and frameworks across diverse contexts. You will contribute to open-source projects, analyze complex security challenges, and develop practical, deployable solutions. You will implement secure CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions integrations, perform security code review, and conduct root-cause analysis and low-level debugging. You will collaborate with technical leads, peers, and clients, and you are encouraged to write and share your work publicly.

Requirements

  • Strong software development skills in Rust, C++, and/or Python
  • Familiarity with Go or Java as needed
  • Knowledge of AI/ML systems and associated security challenges
  • Familiarity with AI development tools such as Claude Code and Cursor
  • Experience with secure development practices and building secure software
  • Ability to quickly learn new programming languages, frameworks, and technologies
  • Understanding of computer security principles and common vulnerability classes
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement security-focused software tools and frameworks
  • Contribute to open-source security projects and internal tools
  • Analyze complex security challenges and develop deployable solutions
  • Implement secure CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions integrations
  • Contribute to AI/ML security research and tooling
  • Perform security code reviews and improve software security
  • Perform root-cause analysis and debug low-level technical issues
  • Interpret requirements, decompose tasks, and estimate engineering effort
  • Communicate technical concepts to team members, clients, and the security community

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Fully company-paid insurance packages including health, dental, vision, disability, and life
  • 401(k) plan with 5% match
  • 20 days paid vacation
  • Four months parental leave
  • $10,000 relocation assistance to New York City
  • $1,000 working-from-home stipend
  • Annual $750 learning and development stipend
  • Company-sponsored all-team celebrations including travel and accommodation
  • Philanthropic contribution matching up to $2,000 annually

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