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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # security-focused software engineer - **Company:** Glean, Ai - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $260,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, User Authentication, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing Security, Static Program Analysis, Code Review, Data Security, Python (Programming Language), Open Web Application Security, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Transport Layer Security, Google Cloud, Software Security, Information Technology, Software Coding, Docker - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/platform-security-engineer-glean-website-9794430 ## About the Role * BA/BS in computer science, or related degree, MS a strong plus * Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on security aspects * Proven experience in designing and implementing secure authentication and authorization systems * In-depth understanding of secure coding principles and best practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10) * Experience with secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL) * Familiarity with security testing tools and methodologies (e.g., static code analysis, penetration testing) * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills * Strong communication and collaboration skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team * Passion for security and a commitment to building secure and reliable systems Key knowledge and skills * Thrive in a customer-focused, tight-nit and cross-functional environment - being a team player and willing to take on whatever is most impactful for the company is a must. * A proactive and positive attitude to lead, learn, troubleshoot and take ownership of both small tasks and large features. * An interest/desire to learn and own various aspects of security. * Strong coding skills (for example in Go/Python/Java/C++ etc) with an emphasis on designing for reliability and scale, and writing well-tested components. * Experience with cloud security principles and tools (AWS Security, GCP Security) * Experience with container security (Docker Security, Kubernetes Security) ## Description Glean is seeking a talented security-focused software engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the security foundation of our platform. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing security features across various software components. 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