> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3040666-software-engineer-security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3040666-software-engineer-security). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Security - **Company:** COHERE, LLC - **Location:** Toronto, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, OpenID, Role-Based Access Control, Secure Coding, Session Management, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Multi-Cloud, Kubernetes, Machine Learning Operations, Devsecops - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/o9fyjbu3bp ## About the Role * Have 5+ years building user-facing security features in production systems * Ship production Python confidently and frequently * Understand OIDC/OAuth 2.0, JWT validation, and token lifecycle management deeply-not just conceptually * Have hands-on experience with Kubernetes in both development and production environments * Have worked across GCP, AWS, Azure, or hybrid/multi-cloud deployments * Are comfortable working across the stack * Communicate security concepts clearly to non-security engineers and stakeholders * Thrive in fast-moving environments where priorities evolve * Experience working with AI/ML systems or LLM-based applications ## Description Are you passionate about secure-by-design software engineering? Do you want to be at the forefront of AI innovation and enterprise security? Cohere's North team is seeking a Software Engineer with a focus on security to join our mission and make a significant impact. This isn't a review-and-advise role, you'll own and ship production security features that customers rely on every day., As a Senior Software Engineer with a security focus, you'll play a pivotal role in building and securing North's architecture. Your responsibilities will include: * Software Development: Contributing to the core development of security features such as OIDC/OAuth flows and session management, ensuring North's AI agents are secure * Secure Coding: Writing secure code to handle OIDC tokens, user claims, and sensitive data, adhering to best practices for JWT validation and encryption * Authentication and Data Protection: Implementing authentication mechanisms including user login, token management, and authorization checks to maintain data integrity * Tool Integration: Pulling in new tools to enhance North's security capabilities * DevSecOps: Design and implement secret management within Kubernetes clusters, including encryption and RBAC * Cross-functional Collaboration: Demonstrate strong soft skills to communicate security best practices to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Real-World Security for Busy Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1545-real-world-security-for-busy-developers) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) ## Related Articles - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data)