Staff Security Engineer

Robots & Pencils

. Define security architecture and engineering standards across web, API, and cloud-native systems, leading the hardening of complex services .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $56 - $77 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in application security, cloud security, and secure coding practices, with a strong focus on threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response. Proven ability to lead security initiatives, mentor teams, and communicate complex security concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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Application SecurityCloud SecurityThreat ModelingSecurity AutomationIncident Response

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Hard Skills

Secure Coding PracticesVulnerability ManagementPenetration TestingOWASP Top 10Detection EngineeringPolicy-as-CodeAI SecurityLLM SecuritySecurity ArchitectureCompliance Frameworks

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationTechnical MentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ClaudeCursorCI/CD PipelinesSecurity Automation ToolsLogging ToolsIncident Response Tools

Industry Keywords

Security ArchitectureGovernance FrameworksRisk ManagementCloud-Native SecurityAI Threats

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define security architecture and engineering standards across web, API, and cloud-native systems, leading the hardening of complex services
Lead threat modeling and security design reviews across applications and AI systems, setting how risk is identified and prioritized
Architect cloud security controls across identity, network, and data layers, owning IAM strategy, secrets management, and encryption
Lead the integration of security automation into CI/CD pipelines, driving shift-left detection and policy-as-code across teams
Lead detection engineering, logging, and incident response practices across production systems
Own the security of AI and LLM-powered applications in production, defining defenses against prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse, and agentic-AI threats
Lead the design and integration of AI services into production security workflows, including LLM APIs, tool and function calling, and multi-step agent flows for detection and triage
Use tools like Claude, Cursor, and other modern AI assistants to ship higher-quality work at pace
Partner with product, engineering, and leadership to shape security strategy and align technical direction with business outcomes
Translate complex security tradeoffs, risks, and opportunities into clear narratives for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Lead security reviews and technical discussions, raising engineering rigor across the team
Engage with engineering, data, and client teams to align security work with business priorities and measurable outcomes
Define security architecture and engineering standards, including responsible AI practices
Mentor and grow junior and mid-level engineers through coaching, code reviews, and pairing
Own ambiguous, high-stakes work through production with attention to reliability, cost, and safety

Requirements

What you’ll need

Position is remote based in the US; applicants outside of the US will not be considered
7+ years of professional security or software engineering experience
At least 3 years leading application and cloud security initiatives
Deep expertise in application security, secure coding practices, and the OWASP Top 10
Strong experience with threat modeling, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and secure code review
Deep cloud security expertise across identity, network, and data layers
Strong experience embedding security automation and policy-as-code into CI/CD pipelines
Strong experience with detection engineering, logging, and incident response at scale
Strong experience securing AI and LLM-powered applications, including prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse, and agentic-AI threats
Experience with security, compliance, and governance frameworks
Demonstrated leadership and technical mentoring experience across a team or organization
Strong stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to translate technical depth across audiences
Demonstrable, day-to-day usage and expert knowledge of AI-forward tools such as Claude and Cursor
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate highly ambiguous technical and business challenges with sound judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)