The Home Depot

Cybersecurity Software Engineer II | ML & AI (Remote)

The Home Depot$90K — $140K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Georgia, US
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of relevant software development or engineering experience
  • Proficient in Python and at least one object-oriented programming language (Java preferred)
  • Experience with AI frameworks for building agentic AI systems
  • Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI integration
  • Knowledge of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems
  • Experience in cloud-native application development, preferably on Google Cloud Platform
  • Skilled in writing and optimizing SQL queries against relational databases
  • Understanding of security frameworks for handling sensitive data
  • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Enterprise Technology to enhance cybersecurity systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve escalated cybersecurity incidents
  • Design and maintain threat defense capabilities and user access management
  • Coordinate with managed security providers for seamless integration
  • Investigation and recommendation of corrective actions for incidents

Benefits

  • Overnight travel is less than 10%
  • Comfortable indoor working conditions
  • Flexible opportunity to move around during work hours
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

The Home Depot is looking to hire a Cybersecurity Software Engineer II to help design and develop innovative AI-powered security solutions that protect enterprise systems, applications, and data. This role will leverage modern software engineering practices, cloud technologies, and emerging AI frameworks to build secure, scalable applications that enhance cybersecurity capabilities and support business objectives across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years of relevant software development or engineering experience.
  • Experience programming in Python and at least one object-oriented programming language (Java preferred).
  • Experience building agentic AI systems - multi-agent orchestration, tool use, and workflow control using frameworks such as LangChain/LangGraph, Google Agent Development Kit (ADK), or similar.
  • Experience developing or integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and clients to expose internal tools and data sources to AI agents.
  • Experience building retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems - document ingestion and chunking, embeddings, vector search, and grounding responses in enterprise data.
  • Experience with AI evaluation and guardrails - building eval harnesses, measuring accuracy and hallucination rates, prompt engineering, and defending against prompt injection and unsafe tool invocation.
  • Experience with cloud-native application development on Google Cloud Platform (Vertex AI / Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, Agent Engine, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Secret Manager). Equivalent depth in Azure or AWS considered.
  • Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries against relational databases; familiarity with relational, NoSQL, and vector database technologies.
  • Experience building and supporting microservice-based architectures and APIs.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated deployment tools.
  • Experience with source code management and version control systems (Git preferred).
  • Understanding of security frameworks for user and service authentication and authorization, and of handling sensitive data within AI systems (data classification, model endpoint controls, retention).
  • Familiarity with security operations concepts - MITRE ATT&CK, cyber threat intelligence, detection engineering, or offensive security - or demonstrated interest in developing it.
  • Experience with modern debugging, monitoring, and root cause analysis techniques, including observability and cost monitoring for LLM-based applications.
  • Experience creating and executing unit, functional, integration, performance, and automated tests.
  • Understanding of software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, documentation, and agile development methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript frameworks) sufficient to build internal tools and dashboards.


Key Responsibilities:
  • 100% Deliver Execution & Problem Solving - Collaborate with Enterprise Technology to configure and integrate cybersecurity systems that mitigate risk; Troubleshoot and quickly resolve escalated incidents; Design, build, configure, maintain, monitor cybersecurity threat defense capabilities and user access management; Coordinate integration and collaboration with managed security providers; Investigate and recommend corrective actions related to incidents.


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This Position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager
  • This Position has 0 Direct Reports


Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


Physical Requirements:
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.


Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.


Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 2+


Competencies:
  • Action Oriented
  • Collaborates
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Customer Focus
  • Drives Results


For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:

The pay range for this position is between $90,000.00 - $140,000.00

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
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