Software Security Engineer

Django REST framework; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Mountain View is seeking a DevSecOps engineer to enhance security practices in software development and operations. The role involves developing CI/CD pipelines, implementing security measures, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure secure deployments. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development and security, with a strong grasp of cloud services and containerization technologies. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including unlimited vacation and a 4-day workweek.

Benefits

401(k)

Unlimited vacation

Paid time off

Company retreats

Free gym membership

Mental wellness budget

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development, security, and operations.
• Strong understanding of modern secure software development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Instill security standards and best practices in software development.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure software deployment.
• Implement and monitor security measures for systems and data.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS

GCP

Azure

Git

Buildkite

Job description

As a DevSecOps engineer at Applied Intuition, you will play a crucial role in integrating security practices into our software development and operational processes. You will be responsible for enhancing system security, optimizing software deployment, and improving development workflows.

Alongside the rest of the Corporate Security & Infrastructure team, you will work closely with the engineering teams to ensure the operational success and security of our internal software development and external customer deployments. At Applied Intuition, we encourage engineers to take ownership over technical decisions, interact closely with users to collect feedback, and contribute to a thoughtful, dynamic team culture.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Instill security standards and best practices in software development and deployment processes
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient and secure software deployment
• Design and implement security processes and tools across major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) as well as on-prem
• Implement and monitor security measures to protect internal and external systems, networks, and data
• Support vulnerability scanning, pen testing and incident response for all cloud services

We're looking for someone who has:

• 5+ years of experience in software development, security, and operations
• Strong understanding of modern secure software development best practices
• Proficiency in CI/CD technologies (e.g., git, buildkite) and secure software deployment
• In-depth knowledge of cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and hands-on experience securing cloud services
• Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform)
• Strong understanding of system security and data protection
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field

Nice to have:

• Proficiency in security best practices for JavaScript, Python, and C++ development
• Experience implementing real-time security monitoring solutions
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure including networking, access control, IaaS, and SIEM tools
• Master's degree focused on computer and systems security
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CKA, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, etc.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 USD to $400,000 USD annually. This range is an estimate; actual salary may vary based on the company's compensation practices.

This position involves access to export-controlled information. Disclosure requirements include U.S. Person status or applicable authorizations from the U.S. government.

Salary and compensation

No salary data published by the company; estimated salary based on similar roles: $75,000 — $120,000/year

Benefits

• 401(k), Distributed team, Async work, Vision, Dental, Medical insurance
• Unlimited vacation, Paid time off, 4-day workweek, 401k matching
• Company retreats, Coworking and learning budgets, Free gym membership
• Mental wellness and home office budgets, Pay in crypto, Profit sharing, Equity
• No whiteboard interviews, No monitoring system, No politics at work
• Inclusive hiring for all ages

Location

Mountain View, California, United States

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