Gecko Robotics · 4 hours ago
Product Security Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expGecko Robotics is dedicated to ensuring the reliability and sustainability of critical infrastructure through innovative robotic solutions. They are seeking an experienced Product Security Engineer to deeply embed security into their software development processes, focusing on secure development lifecycles, cloud security, and application security.
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Responsibilities
Shape Gecko’s Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL)
Secure cloud-native architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Design and implement security and software architecture
Act as a technical authority for all things cloud and product security
Design, implement, and evolve Gecko’s SDL across design, build, test, deploy, and operate
Embed security into CI/CD pipelines without slowing delivery
Define security gates that are practical, measurable, and enforceable
Drive remediation workflows that engineers actually complete
Perform hands-on secure code reviews (Python, TypeScript, Cloud Formation/TerraForm, backend services)
Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across APIs, services, auth flows, and data access
Build and implement secure patterns (authN/Z, secrets handling, input validation, crypto usage)
Own and operate application security tooling (SAST, DAST, dependency and secret scanning) with a focus on signal quality and developer adoption
Identify toxic combinations (e.g., public access + IAM misconfigurations)
Partner with platform teams to harden baseline infrastructure
Support container, workload identity, and service-to-service security
Lead incident response and root cause analysis for security events
Build and maintain automation to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines
Lead threat modeling for new systems, features, and integrations
Review system and data flow architectures for security risks
Translate abstract threats into concrete mitigations
Influence design decisions early — before code ships
Partner with SOC and engineering teams to lead incident response
Support investigations, containment, and post-incident reviews
Help turn incidents into durable architectural improvements
Improve logging, detection, and security telemetry over time
Map technical controls to leading compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, IL-4, IL-5)
Automate audits evidence, not spreadsheets
Ensure security controls align with real system behavior
Enable Gecko’s expansion into regulated and mission-critical environments
Create practical security guidance, tooling and internal documentation to scale adoption
Deliver targeted technical training for engineers (not generic awareness)
Act as a trusted advisor, not a blocker
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience in application security or a related role
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, and application security frameworks (e.g., OWASP)
Proficient in security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP) and methods
Experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++
Familiarity with various operating systems and datastores
Familiarity with Security Best Practices and frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO27001, SOC 2)
Experience with Cloud architectures and design patterns (GCP experience is a plus)
Preferred
Experience in robotics, industrial systems, or safety-critical environments
Experience supporting DoD or regulated defence customers
Red team or offensive security background
Experience building SDLs from scratch or maturing them significantly
Benefits
Company equity
401(k) matching
Gender-neutral parental leave
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
Mental health and wellness support
Ongoing professional development
Family planning assistance
Flexible paid time off
Company
Gecko Robotics
Gecko Robotics is an AI and robotics technology company that provides robotics and inspection services for industrial applications.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$347.13MKey Investors
Cox EnterprisesXNDrive Capital
2025-06-12Series D· $125M
2023-12-05Series C· $100M
2022-03-03Series C· $73M
Leadership Team
Jake Loosararian
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Troy Demmer
Cofounder & Chief Product Officer
Recent News
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