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Original Job Post

Lyft · 3 days ago

Security Engineer

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$132K/yr - $166K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with teams across Lyft to ensure security best practices are leveraged as we roll out new features and expand our service offerings

Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and protocols.

Proactively research new attack vectors that may affect Lyft

Build and maintain relationships with key partners both internally and externally

Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements.

Act as a trusted advisor to team members and partners, offering expert guidance on security matters.

Support the development and implementation of security strategies and initiatives.

Qualification

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Computer SecurityProgramming PythonProgramming GoProgramming JavaNetwork SecurityTCP/IPHTTPTLSDNSTask ManagementProblem-SolvingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityJudgment

Required

5+ years of experience with computer security (or a deep interest in)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of product, security, and IT teams.

When facing a problem that's poorly defined or outside of your expertise, you can quickly learn what you need to dig in, make sense of the problem, and start working towards a solution

You understand that security work must be prioritized because all teams have finite resources. You have good judgment and a sense of when to compromise and when to hold your ground

You are comfortable writing and reviewing code with at least one of Lyft’s supported programming languages (Python, Go, Java)

Understanding of computer network security or major computer networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, HTTP, TLS, DNS)

You are able to manage multiple tasks and priorities while working independently with minimal supervision

Benefits

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off

401(k) plan to help save for your future

18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

Pre-tax commuter benefits

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Company

Lyft

Glassdoor

3.6

Lyft designs, markets, and operates a mobile application that matches drivers with passengers who request rides.

Founded in 2012

San Francisco, California, USA

5,001-10,000 employees

http://lyft.com

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