The Product Security Engineer will design and implement security features for the Data+AI Security platform, collaborating with teams to integrate security throughout the development lifecycle and staying informed on emerging threats.
About Symmetry Systems
Symmetry Systems is the Data+AI Security company. Our data security posture management platform is engineered specifically to address modern data security and privacy challenges at scale from the data out, providing organizations the ability to innovate with confidence. With total visibility into what data you have, where it lives, who can access it, and how it's being used, Symmetry safeguards your organization's data from misuse, insider threats, and cybercriminals, as well as unintended exposure of sensitive IP and personal information through use of generative AI technologies.
Position Overview
We're looking for a skilled Product Security Engineer to be at the forefront of engineering features directly that security teams want directly into our product. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, software engineering, and experience with cloud environments. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the security architecture of our Data+AI Security platform.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of security and automation features for our Data+AI Security platform
- Collaborate closely within the rest of the engineering organization (security, product and development teams) to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle
- Design and implement features in our product to help organizations protect against various threats, including those related to AI and machine learning
- Stay current with emerging security threats, trends, and best practices in product security
- Contribute to the development of security-related product requirements and specifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on product security
- Strong software development skills, particularly in languages used in cloud-native applications
- In-depth knowledge of secure software development practices and common security vulnerabilities
- Experience with cloud security principles and implementing security in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and their impact on product design
- Experience with developing and designing automation to remediate cloud issues is hugely favourable.
- Experience with security in AI/ML systems is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to balance security requirements with product functionality and user experience
Perks and Benefits
- Flexible Work: Our workforce embraces flexibility, whether working from home or at our global locations. We encourage you to tailor your work style to suit your productivity.
- Equipment and Software: We provide a liberal expense policy for acquiring the tools you need to excel in your role.
- Training and Growth: Access exceptional technical, leadership, and organizational training opportunities tailored to your development needs.
- Recognition: We celebrate our employees' accomplishments through blog features, product showcases, and conference talks.
- Cutting-Edge Work: Be at the forefront of innovation in generative AI and ML applications within data security, and see your contributions used and valued by many.
Symmetry Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Top Skills
AWS
Azure
Cloud Environments
Cybersecurity
GCP
Software Development
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