Staff Security Engineer

LiveKit

. Own security across the stack — applications, services, infrastructure, and developer workflows .

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$200,000 - CA$300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security engineering, focusing on secure coding practices, threat modeling, and vulnerability management. Proficient in building secure applications and infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security across the development lifecycle.

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Security EngineeringThreat ModelingVulnerability ManagementCI/CD SystemsCloud Platforms

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Hard Skills

Secure Coding PracticesRisk AssessmentIncident ResponseSecurity ArchitectureAuthentication Hardening

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPContainerized Environments

Industry Keywords

Security IncidentsCode ReviewAccess ControlAutomationDeveloper Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own security across the stack — applications, services, infrastructure, and developer workflows
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks in both infrastructure and application codebases
Lead secure code reviews, architecture discussions, and threat modeling sessions
Build tooling and automations that help prevent security issues before they reach production
Harden authentication and access control across internal and external surfaces
Partner closely with engineers across teams to design secure-by-default APIs, workflows, and deployments
Investigate vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents, and manage disclosure processes when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience as a software engineer with a strong interest in security engineering
You've led or heavily contributed to security engineering efforts across applications, infrastructure, or both
Experienced with threat modeling, secure coding practices, and vulnerability management
Worked with CI/CD systems, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.), and containerized environments
You've responded to real-world security incidents, led postmortems, or driven remediation efforts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity package
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible vacation policy