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Platform Security Engineer

Glean
Remote, USARemoteSoftware EngineeringMid-Level$185,000 - $260,000Posted: 6 days ago
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About the role

United Sates, Remote

About Glean:

Glean is the Work AI platform that helps everyone work smarter with AI. What began as the industry's most advanced enterprise search has evolved into a full-scale Work AI ecosystem, powering intelligent Search, an AI Assistant, and scalable AI agents on one secure, open platform.

About the Role:

Glean is seeking a talented security-focused software engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the security foundation of our platform. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing security features across various software components.

You will:

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.

About you:

BA/BS in computer science, or related degree, MS a strong plus

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

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

Key knowledge and skills

Strong coding skills (for example in Go/Python/Java/C++ etc)

Experience with cloud security principles and tools (AWS Security, GCP Security)

Experience with container security (Docker Security, Kubernetes Security)

Location:

This role is remote

Compensation & Benefits:

The standard base salary range for this position is $185,000 - $260,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, generous time-off policy, and the opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan. When you join, you'll receive a home office improvement stipend, as well as an annual education and wellness stipends.

We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.

Minimum requirements

  • BA/BS in computer science or related field; MS preferred
  • 5+ years software development experience with strong security focus
  • Proven skills in secure authentication, authorization, coding best practices, and cloud/container security

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