Platform Security Engineer

Glean; United States; Remote; USD 185,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401k plan

Home office stipend

Education and wellness stipends

Job summary

Glean is hiring a security-focused software engineer to strengthen the security foundation of its Work AI platform. You will design and implement secure authentication, authorization, and encrypted communications while collaborating with engineering and product teams.

The role requires 5+ years in software development with a security focus, deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10, TLS/SSL, and modern cloud-native security practices. This is a remote US position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development with a strong security focus.
• Design and implement secure authentication/authorization systems.
• Deep understanding of secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10).
• Experience with secure communications (TLS/SSL).
• Familiarity with security testing tools and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure software for core platform features.
• Build and secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Ensure secure API communications and data storage/access controls.
• Conduct security code reviews and automated testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security in SDLC.
• Monitor threats, respond to incidents, and improve security posture.
• Document security processes, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Coding in Go/Python/Java/C++

Security-focused development

TLS/SSL security

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS in CS or related

MS a strong plus

Tools

AWS Security

GCP Security

Docker Security

Kubernetes Security

Security testing tools

Job description

United Sates, Remote

About Glean:

Glean is the Work AI platform that helps everyone work smarter with AI. What began as the industry's most advanced enterprise search has evolved into a full-scale Work AI ecosystem, powering intelligent Search, an AI Assistant, and scalable AI agents on one secure, open platform.

About the Role:

Glean is seeking a talented security-focused software engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the security foundation of our platform. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing security features across various software components.

You will:

• Design, develop, and maintain secure software for core platform functionalities, particularly focusing on:
• Authentication and authorization systems
• Secure communication channels between services (e.g., API security)
• Secure data storage and access controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product) to integrate security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct security code reviews and identify potential security risks in existing codebases.
• Develop and implement automated security testing procedures.
• Respond to security incidents and participate in incident response procedures.
• Continuously improve the platform's security posture by identifying and implementing security enhancements.Document security processes, procedures, and best practices.

About you:

• BA/BS in computer science, or related degree, MS a strong plus
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on security aspects
• Proven experience in designing and implementing secure authentication and authorization systems
• In-depth understanding of secure coding principles and best practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
• Experience with secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL)
• Familiarity with security testing tools and methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

Key knowledge and skills

• Strong coding skills (for example in Go/Python/Java/C++ etc)
• Experience with cloud security principles and tools (AWS Security, GCP Security)
• Experience with container security (Docker Security, Kubernetes Security)

Location:

This role is remote

Compensation & Benefits:

The standard base salary range for this position is $185,000 - $260,000 annually.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, generous time-off policy, and the opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan.

• Medical
• Vision
• and Dental coverage
• generous time-off policy
• the opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan
• home office improvement stipend
• annual education and wellness stipends

We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.