Staff Software Engineer (Agent Security)

Perception Point; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Perception Point is seeking a backend engineer to build AI security solutions for enterprise customers in a fast-paced security-focused environment. You will design and implement controls for agentic AI systems, collaborate with PM/QA to ensure secure, scalable deployments, and create tools to support customer evaluations and deployments.

Seeking 3+ years of backend experience in cloud-native infrastructure, with strong skills in Python or Go and familiarity with gRPC/HTTP/WebSocket.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend development experience in cloud-native infrastructure, networking, and building reliable services at scale.
• Solid understanding of application and network protocols such as HTTP, gRPC, and WebSocket, and/or experience with reverse proxies, API gateways, or identity-aware proxies.

Responsibilities

• Build AI security solutions for enterprise customers.
• Design and implement security controls for agentic AI systems, including agents, tools, and agent-to-agent interactions.
• Work cross-functionally with PM and QA teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
• Develop pre-sales and post-sales tools and environments to support customer evaluations, deployments, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Research emerging technologies and security trends to identify new opportunities and develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Python

Go

Rust

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Responsibility

1. Build AI security solutions for enterprise customers.
2. Design and implement security controls for agentic AI systems, including agents, tools, and agent-to-agent interactions.
3. Work cross-functionally with PM and QA teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
4. Develop pre-sales and post-sales tools and environments to support customer evaluations, deployments, troubleshooting, and integration.
5. Research emerging technologies and security trends to identify new opportunities and develop innovative solutions.

Requirements

1. Strong software engineering skills in Python or Go, or in a systems language such as Rust or C/C++.
2. Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3. 3+ years of backend development experience, including cloud-native infrastructure, networking, and building reliable services at scale.
4. Solid understanding of application and network protocols, such as HTTP, gRPC, and WebSocket, and/or hands-on experience with reverse proxies, API gateways, or identity-aware proxies.
5. Self-drive and proactive with strong problem-solving and debugging skills and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

Strong Plus

1. Hands-on experience with the agentic AI ecosystem, including MCP, tool calling, and agent frameworks.
2. Experience with LLM and agent security, including areas such as prompt injection, tool poisoning, jailbreaks, and agent security controls.
3. Background or professional experience in cybersecurity, particularly application security, network security, identity, or API security.