Glean · 1 day ago
Software Engineer, Security
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$185K/yr - $280K/yr
5+ years expGlean is a Work AI platform that helps organizations work smarter with AI. They are seeking a talented security-focused software engineer to develop and maintain the security foundation of their platform, focusing on designing and implementing security features across various software components.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareGenerative AIMachine LearningSearch Engine
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain secure software for core platform functionalities, particularly focusing on:
Authentication and authorization systems
Secure communication channels between services (e.g., API security)
Secure data storage and access controls
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product) to integrate security best practices throughout the development lifecycle
Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
Conduct security code reviews and identify potential security risks in existing codebases
Develop and implement automated security testing procedures
Respond to security incidents and participate in incident response procedures
Continuously improve the platform's security posture by identifying and implementing security enhancements
Document security processes, procedures, and best practices
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in computer science, or related degree, MS a strong plus
Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on security aspects
Proven experience in designing and implementing secure authentication and authorization systems
In-depth understanding of secure coding principles and best practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
Experience with secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL)
Familiarity with security testing tools and methodologies (e.g., static code analysis, penetration testing)
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Passion for security and a commitment to building secure and reliable systems
Preferred
Thrive in a customer-focused, tight-nit and cross-functional environment - being a team player and willing to take on whatever is most impactful for the company is a must
A proactive and positive attitude to lead, learn, troubleshoot and take ownership of both small tasks and large features
An interest/desire to learn and own various aspects of security
Strong coding skills (for example in Go/Python/Java/C++ etc) with an emphasis on designing for reliability and scale, and writing well-tested components
Experience with cloud security principles and tools (AWS Security, GCP Security)
Experience with container security (Docker Security, Kubernetes Security)
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
Generous time-off policy
The opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan
Home office improvement stipend
Annual education and wellness stipends
Healthy lunches daily
Company
Glean
Glean develops an AI-based search engine software that connects enterprise data and generates answers to improve workplace efficiency.
501-1000 employees
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2024 (17)
2023 (7)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$768.2MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementSequoia CapitalGeneral Catalyst
2025-06-10Series F· $150M
2024-09-10Series E· $260M
2024-02-27Series D· $203.2M
Leadership Team
Arvind Jain
Founder and CEO
Michael Miao
VP of Finance & BizOps
Recent News
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