Software Engineer III – Security Specialist

EVgo; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) and HSA options

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

EVgo is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer with a security specialization to lead key platform components and drive the security roadmap. The role collaborates with Engineering, Product, Data, and Marketing to align technical strategy with business goals, with an emphasis on scalable, secure cloud services across EVgo’s charging ecosystem.

The ideal candidate brings substantial security-focused software experience, strong knowledge of OpenFGA-based authorization, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree (or 6+ years with a Master's; 3 years with a PhD) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Driving security design and best practices across cloud, platform, and client implementations.
• Crafting, deploying, and expanding vital engineering components and services to align with EVgo's strategic goals.
• Collaborating with Product and Design teams across functions to assess trade-offs and deliver solutions necessary for developing groundbreaking products and services.
• Working as part of cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complete software solutions.
• Providing technical guidance and advocating for availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost efficiency.
• Offering mentorship and conducting code reviews to support the growth of engineers within the team.
• Contributing your expertise to greenfield projects, catalyzing innovation and driving forward-thinking solutions.

Skills

Security design

Node.js

AWS

CI/CD

Threat modeling

Software architecture

Public APIs

Observability

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

OpenFGA

Node.js ecosystem

CI/CD tooling

Job description

About EVgo

EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation's largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles.

Our mission is to build a sustainable business that powers our transportation and protects our planet.

As a leader in clean transportation, EVgo sits at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and innovation.

We are rapidly expanding our national footprint through strategic partnerships with retailers, automakers, rideshare and, fleets, bringing fast charging to communities across the country.

EVgo enables drivers of all makes and models to charge where they want, when they want.

At EVgo, sustainability is not just what we do; it is who we are. We are committed to reducing carbon emissions, advancing clean energy solutions, and building infrastructure that supports a more sustainable future.

We believe great companies are built by great people. Our culture is mission driven, customer centric, collaborative, and innovative, with a strong focus on creating an environment where employees can grow and make a lasting positive impact.

Join us as we charge forward.

Position Summary

The Software team at EVgo is dedicated to developing robust and scalable software solutions that enhance the charging experience for our customers and partners while keeping systems secure. We are in search of a technically proficient, hands‑on Software Engineer who is passionate about our mission. In this role, you will take the lead in driving key components of our platform and shaping its technical roadmap across the engineering organization. Collaboration with various teams including Engineering, Product, Data, and Marketing will ensure alignment of technical strategy with organizational objectives. An ideal candidate is a Software Engineer with a strong security specialization. In this role you'll have significant impact on security posture across our platform.

Responsibilities

• Driving security design and best practices across cloud, platform, and client implementations.
• Crafting, deploying, and expanding vital engineering components and services to align with EVgo's strategic goals.
• Collaborating with Product and Design teams across functions to assess trade-offs and deliver solutions necessary for developing groundbreaking products and services.
• Working as part of cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver complete software solutions.
• Providing technical guidance and advocating for availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost efficiency.
• Offering mentorship and conducting code reviews to support the growth of engineers within the team.
• Contributing your expertise to greenfield projects, catalyzing innovation and driving forward‑thinking solutions.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in the identity, authorization, billing domains is highly desirable.
• Designing ReBAC authorization models on OpenFGA is preferred.
• Proficiency with AWS, IoT, and compliance concerns
• A forward‑looking view of the evolving security landscape. Understanding of the threats and opportunities posed by AI preferred.
• Led substantial initiatives from inception to completion, driving significant improvements in security posture or practices
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing security strategies for public‑facing software products, spanning API protection, client/backend communication, and software supply chain. Experience in working with the node.js ecosystem is strongly preferred.
• Iterative hardening of existing systems and proactive assessment of future risk.
• Possess an architectural mindset with a keen eye for detail and the ability to communicate effectively, enabling roadmap prioritization and informed engineering decisions.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices, observability, and monitoring tools.
• Capability to collaborate with peers across Software Engineering, Product, and additional teams.
• Experience in maintaining, analyzing, and debugging Node.js services in production environments.
• Embrace mistakes as learning opportunities and leverage successes to continuously improve through blameless postmortems. You challenge yourself and your colleagues to strive for excellence.

Benefits And Perks

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus mental wellbeing support and wellness programs
• Financial Benefits: 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, life and disability insurance
• Work-Life Support: Uncapped paid time off, enhanced parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Care Navigation & Support: Access to Health Advocate services for help with claims, provider searches, and care decisions
• Flexible Care Options: Telehealth services for convenient, low‑cost access to care
• Growth & Development: Mentorship programs and opportunities for career growth and internal mobility
• Additional Perks: Monthly Tech Stipend, one‑time home office setup reimbursement, Volunteer time off, commuter benefits, and employee focused programs

Additional Information

• Actual salary may vary depending on job‑related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer discretionary target cash bonuses, restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval), and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, unbounded paid time off including parental leave, and a 401(k). To find out more, or to join the EVgo network, visit www.evgo.com. Connect with EVgo on LinkedIn and follow us on X. At EVgo, we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. Learn more about Cultivating Connection at EVgo. EVgo is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

141,400 - 176,700 USD per year(US)