Software Engineer, Security

Cohere

. Build and secure North's architecture .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$260,000 - CA$385,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and securing user-facing security features, with a strong focus on OIDC/OAuth 2.0, JWT validation, and Kubernetes secret management. Proven ability to communicate complex security concepts to diverse stakeholders and contribute to secure software engineering practices in AI/ML environments.

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Production Python DevelopmentOIDC/OAuth 2.0 ExpertiseKubernetes ExperienceJWT ValidationCloud Deployment Experience

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Hard Skills

Secure Code DevelopmentSession ManagementToken ManagementAuthorization ChecksSecret ManagementEncryption Best PracticesUser Claims HandlingSecurity Feature DevelopmentProduction Systems SecurityAI/ML Systems Experience

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAdaptabilityStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesGCPAWSAzureHybrid Cloud

Industry Keywords

Security Best PracticesSecure-By-Design EngineeringToken Lifecycle ManagementFast-Moving EnvironmentsEnterprise AI Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and secure North's architecture
Develop production security features including OIDC/OAuth flows and session management
Write secure code handling OIDC tokens, user claims, and sensitive data
Apply JWT validation and encryption best practices
Implement authentication mechanisms, user login, token management, and authorization checks
Integrate new tools to enhance North's security capabilities
Design and implement secret management within Kubernetes clusters, including encryption and RBAC
Communicate security best practices clearly to stakeholders
Contribute to secure-by-design software engineering for Cohere's enterprise AI products

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years building user-facing security features in production systems
Production Python development experience
Deep understanding of OIDC/OAuth 2.0, JWT validation, and token lifecycle management
Hands-on Kubernetes experience in development and production environments
Experience with GCP, AWS, Azure, or hybrid/multi-cloud deployments
Comfortable working across the stack
Ability to communicate security concepts clearly to non-security engineers and stakeholders
Ability to thrive in fast-moving environments where priorities evolve
Experience working with AI/ML systems or LLM-based applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health
RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent
Annual enrichment benefits covering arts and culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit
Education and learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days)
Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite
Daily lunch program, snacks, and regular community and social events for office-based employees
Co-working benefit for employees not near an office
$500 home office stipend