Principal Engineer

Armis; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the development of Application Security products. This role involves building innovative security solutions and integrating AI-driven features. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of Software Engineering experience, with strong skills in security vulnerability management and software development. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $220,000 to $240,000 annually and is located in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering with App Security Engineering or DevSecOps.
• Deep expertise in security vulnerability management, secure coding practices, and security automation.
• 5+ years of experience with Python, Node, AWS, Git Administration, and CI/CD Pipelines.
• 5 years of experience with MongoDB or S3 Architecture.
• Experience working with large enterprises and high-profile partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate code scanning and application security products.
• Build a next-generation application scanner that integrates with VIPR and AppScanner.
• Work as a design partner with top-tier organizations to refine security solutions.
• Develop a multi-agent AI pipeline to improve application security operations.
• Drive NPI strategies for cost-effective security solutions.

Skills

Software Engineering

App Security Engineering

DevSecOps

Security Vulnerability Management

Secure Coding Practices

Security Automation

Python

Node

AWS

Git Administration

CI/CD Pipelines

MongoDB

Influence Cross-Functional Teams

Job description

Compensation

$220,000 - $240,000 / year

Department

CTO Office

Location

Arlington

Description

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to spearhead the development of cutting‑edge Application Security products. This high‑impact role involves working closely with Product and Engineering teams to build scalable security solutions, integrating AI‑driven security alert detection, and driving strategic partnerships with top organizations. As a technical leader, you will shape the future of Application Security through innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Part of a team that is developing and integrating code scanning and application security products to proactively detect and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Build a next‑generation application scanner that seamlessly integrates with VIPR and AppScanner to enhance security measures.
• Work with top‑tier organizations as a design partner to refine and scale security solutions from inception.
• Develop and optimise a multi‑agent AI pipeline to improve application security operations.
• Detect security alerts and contextualise them using an AI‑first approach for improved incident response.
• Drive NPI (New Product Introduction) strategies, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost‑effective security solutions.
• Join an established high‑growth development team and influence security architecture and strategy across the organisation.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with some level experience in App Security Engineering or DevSecOps (Developer Security operations experience).
• Deep expertise in security vulnerability management, secure coding practices, and security automation.
• 5+ years of experience with Python, Node, AWS, Git Administration and CI/CD Pipelines.
• 5 years of experience with MongoDB or S3 Architecture.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and work with executive stakeholders.
• Experience working with large enterprises and high‑profile partners to drive security innovation and adoption.
• Experience with embedding Security Controls in CI/CD Pipelines.

Job Benefits

The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits (e.g. bonuses, commissions, stocks, health insurance benefits, etc.) offered to candidates. Visit our careers site for more information on benefits at Armis.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Computer and Network Security