Principal Security Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Tue, Oct 13, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Driving the creation of innovative software solutions to complex security challenges, the full-time Principal Security Engineer will report to the CISO and focus on establishing a "Secure by Design" culture while influencing the architecture of core products and infrastructure in a remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver innovative software solutions to address top security risks and enhance security practices across the organization
- 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 improve security resilience
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in developing and shipping production software, with at least 5 years focused on security practices in a large technology environment
- Proven track record of technical leadership and decision-making at a Principal or equivalent level
- Mastery of system design and architecture with experience in addressing complex security vulnerabilities
- Deep understanding of security risks and countermeasures, especially in high-volume transaction environments
- Ability to write production-quality code/script for security automation and tooling
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