Autonomous AI Security Engineer

Casco (YC X25); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work

Compensation with equity

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Casco (YC X25) is seeking a Software Engineer to develop AI agents that enhance security assessments. In this remote-first position, you'll leverage your strong TypeScript expertise and experience with autonomous systems to build innovative solutions. Your role involves not just coding but also making critical decisions, collaborating with various teams and having a significant impact on security practices. We offer a competitive salary of $200,000, equity, and opportunities for learning and growth through conferences and courses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with TypeScript, capable of designing complex systems.
• Experience building autonomous agents or similar decision-making software.
• Ability to work in distributed cloud environments.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, with enthusiasm to learn.
• Independent problem-solving skills, proactive in execution.
• Team player who seeks feedback and improves team dynamics.
• Clear communication skills, able to simplify complex ideas.
• Comfortable in ambiguous startup settings, adept in fast-paced environments.
• Belief in AI's transformative potential in software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement autonomous agents for security assessments.
• Own features from concept through to production independently.
• Balance speed and quality in the startup environment.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients to realize complex ideas.
• Write maintainable systems that can handle dynamic security testing demands.
• Learn security tactics and concepts as part of the role.
• Document technical decisions and communicate effectively with the team.

Skills

Strong TypeScript experience

Agent building experience

Cloud native experience

Security-minded

Self-directed execution

Collaborative mindset

Excellent communication

Startup-ready

AI optimism

Job description

Casco (YC X25) is seeking a Software Engineer to develop AI agents that enhance security assessments. In this remote-first position, you'll leverage your strong TypeScript expertise and experience with autonomous systems to build innovative solutions. Your role involves not just coding but also making critical decisions, collaborating with various teams and having a significant impact on security practices. We offer a competitive salary of $200,000, equity, and opportunities for learning and growth through conferences and courses.