Software Engineer, Security

Who are we?Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.We are a global technology company co-headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco, with key offices in London, New York City, Montreal, Seoul, Germany and Paris. Join us!About the RoleAre 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.Your Role: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 secureSecure Coding: Writing secure code to handle OIDC tokens, user claims, and sensitive data, adhering to best practices for JWT validation and encryptionAuthentication and Data Protection: Implementing authentication mechanisms including user login, token management, and authorization checks to maintain data integrityTool Integration: Pulling in new tools to enhance North's security capabilitiesDevSecOps: Design and implement secret management within Kubernetes clusters, including encryption and RBACCross-functional Collaboration: Demonstrate strong soft skills to communicate security best practices to stakeholders in a clear and concise mannerYou may be a good fit if:Have 5+ years building user-facing security features in production systemsShip production Python confidently and frequentlyUnderstand OIDC/OAuth 2.0, JWT validation, and token lifecycle management deeply—not just conceptuallyHave hands-on experience with Kubernetes in both development and production environmentsHave worked across GCP, AWS, Azure, or hybrid/multi-cloud deploymentsAre comfortable working across the stackCommunicate security concepts clearly to non-security engineers and stakeholdersThrive in fast-moving environments where priorities evolveExperience working with AI/ML systems or LLM-based applicationsFull-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:A weekly lunch stipend of $75/75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.Annual enrichment benefits:Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.How and Where We Work:Cohere is remote-friendly. We have offices in Toronto, San Francisco, New York City, London, Paris, Montreal, and more coming soon.For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply. We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.Beware of Scams: Cohere will never ask for payment or third-party services (e.g., CV writing) as part of our hiring process. All legitimate roles are listed on the Cohere careers page and LinkedIn only, with all communications from Cohere employees coming from an @cohere.com or @cw.cohere email alias. If jobs are viewed on other sites then please verify these through our official careers page.LocationToronto; Montreal; New York; San FranciscoEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentProductSecurity