Security Software Engineer, Vulnerability Operations

NVIDIA

Security Software Engineer operating NVIDIA's AI-powered vulnerability operations platform. Building Python, React, and GitOps systems while improving AI-driven security scanning and triage.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $124,000 - $241,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in Python and SQL for backend development, with experience in React and TypeScript for frontend applications. Familiarity with security practices and tools, alongside a solid understanding of deployment pipelines and version control systems, is essential.

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Python FundamentalsSQL and Relational DatabasesReact and TypeScript Frontend DevelopmentKubernetes and GitOpsSecurity Fundamentals

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Hard Skills

PythonSQLFastAPIReactTypeScriptPostgresKubernetesArgoCDDockerLLM APIs

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStrong Ownership Instincts

Tools & Technologies

GitLinuxRedisCeleryGitLabGitHubGerritPerforce

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+EJPT

Industry Keywords

Vulnerability ManagementAI ScanningBug BountyCTF ParticipationOpen-Source Contributions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftPostgresPythonReactRedisSQLTypeScriptVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day operations of the vulnerability management hub and two AI scanning engines
Monitor scan fleets and worker queues
Investigate stuck or failed scans and ship fixes
Build and maintain Python/FastAPI backend services, React/TypeScript frontends, and Postgres data models
Triage platform feedback from security engineers and repository owners
Reproduce bugs, run SQL data reconciliations, and close the loop with users
Operate the GitOps deployment pipeline using Kubernetes/OpenShift, ArgoCD, and Vault
Ship releases to staging and production
Rotate secrets and validate rollouts
Improve scan coverage and data quality across GitLab, GitHub, Gerrit, and Perforce
Improve ownership attribution, finding lifecycle, and deduplication logic
Work alongside senior engineers on LLM agent harnesses for scanning and verification

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience
1–3 years of software engineering experience (internships count)
Solid Python fundamentals
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
Comfort in a Linux/Git environment
Willingness to debug across unfamiliar systems
Interest in security and willingness to become a security expert
Strong ownership instincts
Ability to communicate clearly
Frontend experience with React and TypeScript
Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD/GitOps, Redis, Celery/ARQ, or job-queue/worker architectures
Hands-on experience with LLM APIs, agent frameworks, or coding agents
Security fundamentals such as CTF participation, security coursework, bug bounty writeups, or Security+/eJPT certifications
Contributions to open-source projects or a portfolio of shipped side projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Generous benefits package
Equity