Senior Security Software Lead – AI‑Driven API Security

TIAA; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA in Frisco, TX is seeking a Sr Security Software Development Engineer to lead the API Security engineering team responsible for enterprise security solutions across platforms.

You will define well-architected security architectures, guide a team of engineers, drive AI-enabled security initiatives, and ensure secure software delivery within CI/CD. The role requires 5+ years in software or security, a Bachelor's degree, and hands-on cloud security experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or application security roles.
• 3+ years hands‑on experience with web application and/or API security using cryptographic methods, authentication/authorization frameworks (OAuth 2.0, OIDC), and/or secure key management.
• 2+ years of experience working with Agile software development practices.
• 2+ years of experience working on one or more cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud Platform.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architectures for applications, APIs and cloud platforms including authentication mechanisms, encryption, and security monitoring frameworks.
• Conduct security assessments through code reviews, threat modeling, and CI/CD testing integration.
• Establish and maintain security standards, best practices, and secure coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security in the software development lifecycle and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to automate security using Generative AI or traditional AI solutions.
• Improve operational efficiency through automation of processes or software systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Software engineering

Security engineering

Java

Python

C#

Go

OAuth 2.0

OIDC

Cloud platforms

Agile

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Security monitoring frameworks

Job description

TIAA in Frisco, TX is seeking a Sr Security Software Development Engineer to lead the API Security engineering team responsible for enterprise security solutions across platforms.

You will define well-architected security architectures, guide a team of engineers, drive AI-enabled security initiatives, and ensure secure software delivery within CI/CD. The role requires 5+ years in software or security, a Bachelor's degree, and hands-on cloud security experience.