Security Engineer, Product Security New York, NY Apply →

We are seeking a highly technical Security Engineer to join our Product Security team. This role is integral to ensuring the security and integrity of our products and services. You will conduct in-depth code reviews, implement security best practices, and influence the overall security strategy. Your expertise in TypeScript, Python, AWS, CI/CD, SAST, DAST, and terraform orchestration will be crucial in identifying and mitigating potential security vulnerabilities. You will also structure complex problems, diagnose root causes independently, and clearly explain the mechanics and significance of security vulnerabilities, including their exploitability and potential impact. You will: Leverage broad product security expertise to build and maintain software tooling that secures every layer of the modern AI/ML software ecosystem. Conduct in‑depth code reviews to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities. Evaluate and enhance the security of our product offerings, through RFC and service review. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with a strong focus on security. Perform Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) to identify vulnerabilities in production code. Utilize terraform orchestration to ensure secure and efficient infrastructure management. Guide engineering teams to build robust long‑term solutions that consider security and privacy. Clearly explain the mechanics and significance of security vulnerabilities, including their exploitability and potential impact. Influence the security strategy and direction of the team, advocating for best practices and continuous improvement. Ideally, you’d have: Demonstrated ability to drive multi‑month security initiatives independently, from problem definition through execution, without requiring significant direction. Proven experience as a Security Engineer with a focus on product security. Proficiency in NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, and/or Kubernetes. Production experience operating and securing AWS infrastructure at scale. Hands‑on experience with SAST and DAST tools and methodologies. Familiarity with terraform orchestration for infrastructure management. You can structure complex problems and diagnose root causes independently, providing actionable insights without requiring manager input. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts and their implications to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to influence security strategies and drive improvements within a team. Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP) are a plus. Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You’ll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend. The base salary range for this full‑time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is: $237,600 — $297,000 USD The base salary range for this full‑time position in the location of Washington DC/Hawaii is: $228,800 — $286,000 USD The base salary range for this full‑time position in the location of St. Louis/Suffolk is: $205,700 — $257,400 USD PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90‑day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants. We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status. 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