Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Glean is seeking a security-focused software engineer to develop and maintain the security foundation of its platform. The role designs, implements, and tests security features across software components, including authentication, authorization, secure communications, and data access controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure software for core platform functionalities, particularly focusing on:
• Authentication and authorization systems
• Secure communication channels between services (e.g., API security)
• Secure data storage and access controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product) to integrate security best practices throughout the development lifecycle
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
• Conduct security code reviews and identify potential security risks in existing codebases
• Develop and implement automated security testing procedures
• Respond to security incidents and participate in incident response procedures
• Continuously improve the platform's security posture by identifying and implementing security enhancements
• Document security processes, procedures, and best practices

Skills

• BA/BS in computer science, or related degree
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on security aspects
• Proven experience in designing and implementing secure authentication and authorization systems
• In-depth understanding of secure coding principles and best practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
• Experience with secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL)
• Familiarity with security testing tools and methodologies (e.g., static code analysis, penetration testing)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Passion for security and a commitment to building secure and reliable systems
• Strong coding skills (for example in Go/Python/Java/C++ etc) with an emphasis on designing for reliability and scale, and writing well-tested components
• Experience with cloud security principles and tools (AWS Security, GCP Security)
• Experience with container security (Docker Security, Kubernetes Security)
• MS a strong plus

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
• Generous time-off policy
• Opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan
• Home office improvement stipend
• Annual education and wellness stipends
• Regular events
• Healthy lunches daily

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