Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Security architecture and design: Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement secure systems and infrastructure, including cloud (AWS/GCP) environments and container orchestration platforms.
• Vulnerability management: Lead proactive vulnerability assessments, pen tests, and remediation efforts to ensure our products and infrastructure remain secure.
• Incident response: Develop and maintain incident response processes, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and post-incident reviews.
• Identity and access management (IAM): Oversee IAM strategies and tools to ensure the right people have the right level of access to our systems and data.
• Security compliance and audits: Work closely with operations to ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) and assist with audits, policy creation, and risk assessments.
• Employee security training: Develop and deliver security training programs and documentation to keep our team informed about best practices, social engineering threats, and secure coding standards.
• DevSecOps integration: Partner with DevOps teams to embed security into the CI/CD pipeline, automating security checks and fostering a culture of “security as code.”

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a Security Engineer or similar security-focused role, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS/GCP), container security, and infrastructure-as-code best practices.
• Hands-on experience with security tooling (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners) and scripting languages to automate security tasks.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, and the ability to translate requirements into actionable security controls.
• Incident response expertise, including forensic analysis and root cause investigation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a security-first culture.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity.
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents.
• Generous PTO policy including company wide Winter Break (our offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day!).
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-facilitated 401(k).
• Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.