Rippling · 1 week ago
Security Engineer II, Offensive Security
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$135K/yr - $236K/yr
2+ years expRippling is a company that provides a unified platform for HR, IT, and Finance. They are seeking a hands-on Security Engineer – Offensive Security to design and execute offensive security initiatives, conduct threat emulation, and improve detection and response engineering across their systems.
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Responsibilities
Design and execute covert Red Team operations to measure Rippling’s readiness against advanced adversaries
Conduct threat emulation, assumed breach, and purple team exercises across cloud infrastructure, endpoints, applications, and identity systems
Build custom tooling and automation to accelerate offensive operations and reduce manual effort
Partner with Blue Teams to improve detection and response engineering, aligning with MITRE ATT&CK and real-world TTPs
Influence security investment and prioritization across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Sales through threat-informed insights
Lead post-engagement debriefs with technical teams and senior leadership, translating risk into clear, actionable recommendations
Qualification
Required
2+ years in an offensive security or Red Team role (or equivalent hands-on experience)
Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into measurable, solvable components
Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and building Red Team tooling
Experience automating offensive workflows and comfort with software development practices
Hands-on experience with C2 frameworks (Cobalt Strike, Mythic, or custom-built alternatives)
Deep understanding of attacker TTPs and common detection/response patterns
Experience conducting or guiding cross-team architectural changes to reduce systemic risk
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS), SaaS ecosystems, and modern identity systems (SSO, OAuth, SAML, MFA)
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate technical risk for non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
Competitive salary
Benefits
Equity
Company
Rippling
Rippling is a workforce management platform that unifies HR, IT, and finance operations into a single system.
1001-5000 employees
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2025 (2)
2024 (42)
2023 (70)
2022 (81)
2021 (33)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.44BKey Investors
CoatueGreenoaksFounders Fund
2025-05-09Series G· $450M
2024-04-22Series F· $200M
2024-04-22Secondary Market· $590M
Leadership Team
Albert Strasheim
Chief Technology Officer
Adil Syed
CFO
Recent News
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