Staff Security Engineer

Pendo; United States; Remote; USD 158,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to lead security initiatives across its cloud-native environment. The role involves collaborating with IT and engineering teams to design robust security controls while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud security, incident response, and security automation, contributing to the company's mission of simplifying the real estate industry.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 6+ years of security engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership capacity.
• Deep understanding of cloud security in AWS/GCP environments and containerized workloads (Kubernetes).
• Experience with identity and access management solutions, particularly Okta.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end security projects across multiple teams, providing technical direction and mentorship.
• Design and implement secure architecture for cloud-native applications.
• Drive security incident response and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Cloud security

Security automation

Identity and access management

Communication

Incident response

Education

Security certifications (CISSP, CSSLP, AWS/GCP)

Job description

You'll join Opendoor's Security team to lead complex security initiatives across our cloud-native environment. As a Staff Security Engineer, you'll collaborate with IT and engineering teams to design and implement robust security controls while balancing innovation and risk. You'll be a key technical leader shaping our security posture in a fast-moving technology company with diverse infrastructure spanning AWS, GCP, and Azure.

What You’ll Need

• 6+ years of security engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership capacity
• Deep understanding of cloud security in AWS/GCP environments and containerized workloads (Kubernetes)
• Strong coding skills and experience implementing security automation and tooling
• Experience with identity and access management solutions, particularly Okta
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience securing both Mac and Windows environments in a hybrid infrastructure setting
• Familiarity with real estate technology or fintech security requirements
• Security certifications (CISSP, CSSLP, AWS/GCP security certifications)

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end security projects across multiple teams, providing technical direction and mentorship to junior security engineers.
• Design and implement secure architecture for cloud-native applications, focusing on AWS/GCP environments and Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain security standards, automation, and monitoring systems to provide visibility across our technology stack.
• Partner with engineering teams to conduct security reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for new products and features.
• Drive security incident response, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term remediation strategies.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $158,400 - $217,800 annually, plus RSUs and bonuses. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including unlimited PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, and 401(k).

Founded in 2014, Opendoor’s mission is to power life’s progress one move at a time. We aim to build a digital, end-to-end customer experience that simplifies buying and selling homes.

• Learn how we are reinventing the real estate industry on our website.
• Hear about our culture from team members on The Muse.
• Discover what we are building for our customers by reading our blog.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classes. We collect and handle applicant information in accordance with our privacy policies, which you can review for California and Canada residents.

We’re committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Opendoor fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We empower our teams through collaboration, trust, and belonging. Our employee resource groups amplify diverse voices and promote continuous innovation. We also support military members in utilizing their skills and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities or other needs. For assistance, contact [e-mail].