Principal Security Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Wed, Aug 12, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days
Job Summary
As a full-time Principal Security Engineer focused on Software Security Engineering, the successful candidate will drive innovative software solutions to complex security challenges, influence architectural decisions, and foster a "Secure by Design" culture across engineering and information security teams.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver innovative software solutions to address top security risks and enhance overall security posture
- Define and guide the multi-year technical strategy for software security, ensuring alignment with best practices
- Lead the development and implementation of high-leverage security solutions across various business units
Required qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in software development and critical services, with at least 5 years focused on security practices
- Proven track record of technical leadership at a Principal or equivalent level
- Mastery of system design and architecture with experience in high-volume transaction processing environments
- Deep understanding of security vulnerabilities, risks, and countermeasures
- Ability to write production-quality code/script for security automation and tooling
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