Staff Software Engineer, Security at Jobgether

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Secure Architecture Design, Code Review Practices, SDLC Security, Cloud, Containerization, CI/CD, Monitoring Tools, Python, FastAPI, React, Postgres, Kafka, Redis

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Security in United States. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence and elevate the security posture of a fast-growing technology organization. You will lead high-impact security initiatives across applications and infrastructure while mentoring a small team of security engineers. Working in a remote-first, agile environment, you will collaborate with engineering and IT leaders to shape security strategy, perform hands-on technical work, and guide the company in addressing vulnerabilities and emerging threats. This position combines strategic influence, technical execution, and people management, enabling you to make measurable improvements to the organization’s security capabilities. Accountabilities: Lead application security initiatives, including secure design reviews, vulnerability management, and threat modeling. Mentor and manage a small group of security engineers, providing guidance, removing blockers, and fostering technical growth. Drive company-wide accountability for security concerns, ensuring findings are remediated and objectives are met. Architect and implement complex security solutions while contributing to the long-term security roadmap. Collaborate with engineering, IT, and product teams to advise on security requirements and best practices. Respond to and resolve security inquiries, incidents, and investigations, producing clear reports and recommendations. Monitor industry trends, emerging threats, and technology developments to maintain proactive security measures. 8+ years of hands-on experience in senior, autonomous security roles embedded within software engineering or IT teams. Proven expertise in web application security, secure architecture design, and code review practices. Experience owning end-to-end security programs, including SDLC security, vulnerability management, and threat modeling. Prior experience managing or mentoring 1-3 security engineers, with involvement in hiring processes. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Familiarity with infrastructure, cloud (AWS), containerization (Kubernetes), CI/CD, and monitoring tools. Experience with Python, FastAPI, React, Postgres, Kafka, Redis, or similar modern tech stacks is a plus. Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards in fintech or consumer app domains is desirable. Remote-first work flexibility with autonomy over schedule and location. Competitive salary range of $170,000–$250,000 USD, adjusted for geographical location. Unlimited PTO, company-wide recharge days, and annual team offsites. Equity options and comprehensive benefits from day one. Family-friendly programs, including generous parental leave and flexible return-to-work plans. Wellness budgets, personal development funds, and team-level learning resources. Weekly UberEats credits and travel discounts for lifestyle perks. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 The top 3 candidates with the highest match are automatically shortlisted. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is overlooked. The process is transparent, skills-based, and unbiased, focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, it is shared with the hiring company, who then determines next steps such as interviews or additional assessments. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Lead high-impact security initiatives across applications and infrastructure while mentoring a small team of security engineers. Collaborate with engineering and IT leaders to shape security strategy and guide the company in addressing vulnerabilities and emerging threats.