Security Software Engineer

Gridmatic

• $180K — $270K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 4 years of software engineering experience with a focus on security
  • Strong background in designing and building scalable software systems
  • Proficiency in GCP, AWS, or similar cloud platforms
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Golang, Python, or similar
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and microservices architectures
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure deployment using Terraform
  • Solid understanding of software design principles and security best practices
  • Capacity to work independently and deliver results in ambiguous situations

Responsibilities

  • Design and operate core security services for critical business systems
  • Establish secure patterns for cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes
  • Enhance the security configuration of compute platforms and cloud services
  • Collaborate with Platform and IT teams to integrate security into services
  • Drive continuous improvement in security practices across the organization

Benefits

  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contributions
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Annual $1500 non-profit donation matching through Millie
  • Home office stipend
  • 401K contribution match up to 4%
  • Company-paid parental leave and life insurance
  • Stock option loan program
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Security Software Engineer for our security team to design and build scalable security services and controls for Gridmatic. You'll design and build scalable security services, controls, automations, and guardrails across Gridmatic's cloud and compute environments.

The security team at Gridmatic owns a broad set of security controls and policies across the company. As a Security Software Engineer, you'll be a trusted technical expert on the security of Gridmatic's platforms, working closely with engineering, platform, and IT teams to make security a foundational part of our infrastructure.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and operate core security services that protect Gridmatic's critical business systems and infrastructure
  • Help establish and maintain secure patterns for cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, microservices, and other platform technologies
  • Drive continuous improvement of the security configuration and posture of our compute platforms and cloud services
  • Collaborate closely with Platform and IT teams to integrate security into infrastructure, platforms, and services by default

What we need out of a Security Software Engineer:
  • At least 4 years of experience in software engineering with relevant experience in security
  • Strong experience designing and building scalable software systems
  • Proficiency in GCP, AWS, or a similar cloud platform
  • Familiarity with Golang, Python, or a similar programming language
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and microservices architectures
  • Experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure with Terraform
  • Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including system design, testing, observability, and maintainability
  • Strong understanding of security best practice and secure design principles
  • An execution-focused mindset, capability of navigating through ambiguity and delivering results


Taking care of you today:

- Continuing Education Opportunities

- Flexible PTO

- Medical, Dental and Vision plans with competitive employer contributions

- Pre-Tax commuter benefits

- $1500/year non profit donation matching program through Millie

- Home Office Stipend

Protecting your future for you and your family:

- 401K contribution match up to 4%

- Company-paid parental leave

- Company Paid Life Insurance

- Stock Option Loan Program

Pay range

$180,000-$270,000 USD

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