Principal Security Software Engineer

Washington, WA, US • Posted 16 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Data Security
  • Embedded Systems
  • Collaboration
  • Privacy
  • Legal
  • Product Design
  • Security Awareness
  • Thought Leadership
  • Computer Science
  • Information Security
  • Security Engineering
  • Cloud Security
  • Network Security
  • Software Security
  • Threat Modeling
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Architecture
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Scripting
  • Python
  • Java
  • DevSecOps
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • PCI DSS
  • HIPAA
  • Mentorship
  • Cloud Computing
  • Analytical Skill
  • AIM
  • Communication

Summary

We are seeking a Principal Security Software Engineer to lead the charge in safeguarding our platforms and products with world-class security solutions. In this high-impact role, you will be a leader with vision and technical authority, collaborating across teams to design, implement, and drive adoption of security frameworks that protect our critical infrastructure. This is an opportunity to set the standard in security engineering, influencing a diverse range of projects and ensure our platforms remain resilient against emerging threats.

In this role, you will act as a Principal Security Engineer, defining and implementing security standards and practices that align with company goals, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You will be the engineering team's main point of contact to solve critical security challenges, and thus will need to rely on your expertise in a broad range of security domains, including cloud security, network security, data protection, application security, and emergency response. Partnering both with the engineering teams and the rest of the security team, you will drive the design and deployment of secure and scalable architectures, ensuring security is embedded into our platforms from the ground up. Through collaboration with engineering, product, privacy, legal, and compliance teams, you will help us integrate security seamlessly into product design and infrastructure, encouraging a security-first culture across the organization. You will mentor and guide engineers across the organization, building a culture of security awareness and technical excellence. You will provide thought leadership to drive innovative security practices.

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).\nExperience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering, including expertise in one or more areas such as cloud security, network security, or application security.\nExpert knowledge in threat modeling, vulnerability management, security architecture, and secure coding practices.\nDeep expertise in AWS, Google Cloud Platform or Azure\nStrong coding or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Go, Java) and experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and DevSecOps practices.\nFamiliarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).\nLeadership: Proven ability to lead security strategy and mentor teams across functions, driving a security-focused culture.

Experience building a secure cloud, not just using one securely\nVisionary: Capable of anticipating future challenges and crafting security strategies that prepare us to meet them.\nProblem Solver: Analytical mentality with an aim to solve sophisticated security challenges and deliver balanced solutions.\nCommunicator: Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire technical and non-technical partners.
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  • Dice Id: 90733111
  • Position Id: 3d1b9203d73ff273615786182237e2e3
  • Posted 16 hours ago
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