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Software Engineer - Information Security

PlanetScale
Security Engineer • Remote • Vollzeit • 📍 Remote (US)
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Software Engineer: Information Security at PlanetScale, building security into every layer of the cloud-native database platform while maintaining developer experience. A special focus is on proactive red teaming and testing. The role conducts security reviews, threat modeling, builds security automation and responds to incidents. Fully remote (US). Base salary range $140,000 - $320,000.

Stack

AWSAzureC#GCPGoJavaKubernetesPostgreSQLPython

Responsibilities

  • ▹Design and implement security controls for the cloud-native database platform, protecting millions of queries per second
  • ▹Collaborate with engineering teams to conduct security reviews, threat modeling, and provide secure coding guidance across distributed systems
  • ▹Proactively red team and test the platform, attacking it as an adversary would and helping patch what is found
  • ▹Evaluate, procure and implement proactive security tools and technologies
  • ▹Work with the compliance team to ensure adherence to SOC 2, PCI DSS and other security frameworks
  • ▹Build security automation and tooling to scale security practices across the engineering organization
  • ▹Respond to security incidents and conduct post-incident reviews to improve security resilience

Requirements

  • ▹5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on security engineering or application security
  • ▹Strong proficiency in Go, with experience in other languages like Python, Java, or C++
  • ▹Experience securing cloud-native applications and infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • ▹Knowledge of database security, encryption, and access controls
  • ▹Experience with security frameworks and compliance requirements (SOC 2, PCI DSS)
  • ▹Understanding of threat modeling, security architecture, and secure coding practices

Nice to have

  • ▹Experience with database internals, distributed systems security, or infrastructure security
  • ▹Background in security tool evaluation, implementation, and automation
  • ▹Experience with Kubernetes security, container security, and cloud security posture management
  • ▹Knowledge of security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management
  • ▹Previous experience at a high-growth technology company or in a security engineering role
  • ▹Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.)

Soft skills

Passionate about building secure, scalable systemsAble to communicate complex security concepts clearly to engineering teamsThrives in a collaborative, cross-team environmentExcellent problem-solving, balancing security with developer productivitySelf-motivated and able to work independently

What we offer

  • ▹Base salary range $140,000 - $320,000 USD
  • ▹Total compensation: base salary + variable comp where appropriate + benefits + equity