# Senior Product Security Engineer, Server

**Company:** [MongoDB](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mongodb)
**Location:** Dublin, Ireland, Cork, Ireland
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** C++, Fuzzing, Threat Modeling, Secrets Management, Container Security, Application Security, Code Review, Penetration Testing, Database Security, Applied Cryptography, Database Internals, Cves
**Posted:** 2026-08-12

> Leads product security strategy and assessments for MongoDB’s server products, partnering with engineers on threat modeling, secure architecture, vulnerability research, and remediation. The role requires 7+ years of security experience and strong C++ expertise with low-level codebases.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own, define strategy for, and drive improvements across areas such as fuzzing, threat modeling, secrets management, and container security.
- Advocate for and lead complex security projects from inception through completion.
- Drive architecture, patterns, and processes across Server Engineering that make security the easiest path.
- Partner with engineering teams to design and implement security controls across software and systems.
- Research and proof-of-concept new attacks against systems.
- Plan and perform product security assessments, including architecture reviews, threat modeling, code reviews, penetration testing, and security consulting.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in software security and architecture.
- Educate engineers through CTFs, lunch-and-learns, and one-on-one mentorship.

## Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in application security, software security, or product security.
- Proven C++ programming experience and experience assessing low-level codebases.
- Experience implementing remediation strategies for memory-related security flaws, including buffer overflows and memory leaks.
- Programming ability and willingness to contribute code to engineering environments.
- Track record of partnering with software engineers on threat models, security design reviews, and pragmatic security recommendations.
- Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and build trust with varied audiences.
- Demonstrated ownership of security initiatives and ability to deliver results autonomously or collaboratively.
- Willingness to work occasional flexible hours to collaborate with US-based colleagues.

## Nice to Haves
- Subject matter expertise in database security or data security.
- Knowledge of database engines, database internals, or applied cryptography.
- Experience contributing or partnering with security researchers to identify vulnerabilities that led to published CVEs.
- Experience with administrative responsibilities of a CNA.

## Success in This Role
- See projects through from conception to completion to deliver new services or capabilities.
- Establish yourself as a go-to person for security topics.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Supportive and enriching culture.
- Employee affinity groups.
- Fertility assistance.
- Generous parental leave policy.

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