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Principal Security Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Wed, Aug 12, 2026
This job expires in: 28 days

Job Summary

Driving security excellence, the full-time Principal Security Engineer will lead software security engineering initiatives, influencing product architecture and implementing innovative solutions to complex security challenges in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Deliver innovative software solutions to address security risks and promote a "Secure by Design" culture
  • Define and guide the multi-year technical strategy for software security, ensuring alignment with engineering best practices
  • Lead the development and implementation of high-leverage security solutions across various business units to enhance data protection
Required qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on security practices in a large technology environment
  • Proven technical leadership and decision-making capabilities at a Principal or equivalent level
  • Mastery of system design and architecture, with experience in addressing complex security challenges
  • Deep understanding of security vulnerabilities and countermeasures, particularly in high-volume transaction environments
  • Ability to write production-quality code/script for security automation and tooling

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