Pony.ai · 5 months ago
Security Operations Engineer
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expPony.ai is a global leader in autonomous mobility, recognized for its innovative technologies and services in autonomous driving. The Security Operations Engineer will be responsible for monitoring security events, responding to incidents, and collaborating with various teams to enhance the organization's security framework.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesTransportation
Responsibilities
Collaborate with IT, Infrastructure, HR, Admin and Technical teams to support staff onboarding and offboarding processes
Continuously monitor security events, threats, and vulnerabilities across systems and networks
Respond to security incidents, support incident investigations, and escalate issues when necessary
Perform threat identification, triage, and risk assessments to inform proactive mitigation strategies
Administration and configuration of tools to log and analyze security and privacy related data
Implement security policies in tools to automate security and privacy monitoring and analytics
Analyze security logs to identify anomalies, policy violations, or indicators of compromise
Identify security and privacy gaps, and propose improvements to strengthen the organization’s overall security framework
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Information Technology, cybersecurity, or working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC)
Solid understanding of the threat landscape, attacker tactics (e.g., phishing, malware, APTs, DoS attacks), and defensive strategies
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python preferred)
Skilled in security technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, ID/IPS, access control, vulnerability management, cloud security, and External Attack Surface Management (EASM)
Experience with cloud security concepts, tools, and best practices across platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
Proven ability to collaborate across teams and foster a customer-focused and security-aware culture
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth 401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Free Food & Snacks
Company
Pony.ai
Pony.ai develops autonomous driving technology for vehicles that operates using artificial intelligence and machine learning.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (17)
2024 (13)
2023 (32)
2022 (44)
2021 (47)
2020 (24)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.34BKey Investors
NEOM Investment FundGAC Toyota MotorOntario Teachers' Pension Plan
2025-08-18Corporate Round· $12.9M
2024-11-27IPO
2023-10-24Series D· $100M
Leadership Team
James Peng
Founder and CEO
Recent News
South China Morning Post
2026-01-03
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