Staff Security Engineer
Paxos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $184,783 - $217,391 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
CloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesMicroservices
About the role
- Lead the design and implementation of secure infrastructure application architecture and standards
- Embed security into the development lifecycle
- Conduct deep-dive threat modeling sessions for new products
- Serve as an Incident Commander during high-severity security events
- Oversee the lifecycle of cryptographic material
- Mentor Senior and Mid-level security engineers
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience securing distributed systems in high-growth technology companies
- Proven track record of leading complex security initiatives from conception to delivery
- Strong experience with microservices architecture (Kubernetes, Istio, etc.) and cloud-native security controls
- Experience mentoring engineers and driving security excellence across teams
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across the organization
- Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve how you work
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
- competitive total compensation
- equity and bonuses based on individual and company performance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
secure infrastructureapplication architecturethreat modelingcryptographic material managementmicroservices architecturecloud-native security controlsAI tools
Soft skills
mentoringcommunicationinfluencing technical decisions