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# Information Security Engineer

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $287,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Linux, Programming Tools, Github, Python (Programming Language), Secure Coding, TypeScript, Scripting, Software Security, Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang
- **Published:** May 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a0b833f56b171f78

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Tooling?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

 * 5+ years of experience in application security, product security, cloud security, infrastructure security, or related security engineering work.
 * Hands-on proficiency with AI coding assistants (Claude, Codex, Cursor, Codeium, Perplexity, or equivalent) in real production work, not experimentation. We'll ask how these tools have changed how you build, review, and secure code.
 * Proven ability to think critically, creatively, and abstractly about technical systems and contribute useful security perspectives before all details are fully defined.
 * Proactive, fast paced operating style. You drive outcomes; you don't wait for tickets.
 * Strong understanding of secure software development practices and common vulnerability classes.
 * Hands-on experience with at least one major programming or scripting language such as Python, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or C++.
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerized workloads, CI/CD pipelines, Linux systems, and modern developer tooling.
 * Clear communicator. Collaborates well with engineers and PMs.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

 * Experience building security automation or developer-facing security tools.
 * Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab/GitHub CI, or cloud-native security controls.
 * Experience with compliance, secure development lifecycle programs, or release security gates.
 * Background in threat modeling, design review, incident analysis, vulnerability research, or systems thinking.
 * Ability to connect technical details to broader organizational, product, or operational risk.



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