Principal Security Engineer, Research & Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish the technical vision for your designated area of expertise.

• Design and oversee the execution of intricate security research and engineering initiatives.

• Engage independently with prospective clients and manage the sales process.

• Mentor 3–4 Senior Engineers, assisting them in expanding their professional networks and skill sets.

• Lead projects from inception to completion, both within and outside your core area of expertise.

• Spearhead the company's publications and marketing strategies in your field.

• Identify organizational and operational challenges within the team.

• Architect and supervise the development of software tools and frameworks focused on security.

• Collaborate closely with other practices to comprehend their obstacles and requirements.

• Direct the team's strategy regarding AI/ML security research and tooling.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in software development and security engineering, with significant expertise in Rust, C++, and/or Python.

• A well-established professional network within the security sector, government, or related technical communities.

• Proven success in leading security projects from start to finish, encompassing scoping, proposal, and delivery.

• Experience in engaging with clients and participating in the sales or business development processes.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and advance senior engineers, aiding in their career growth and professional networking.

• Experience in setting the technical vision and strategy for a team or practice area.

• Strong understanding of AI/ML systems and their related security challenges.

• Experience with public speaking at conferences, panels, or industry events.

• Published works that showcase thought leadership in security, such as blog posts, whitepapers, academic articles, or open-source tools.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with technical teams, clients, and executive leadership.

• Experience in writing Statements of Work (SoWs), crafting proposals, and supporting the business development lifecycle.

• Ability to identify organizational and operational issues and facilitate solutions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive company-paid insurance packages, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

• A robust 401(k) plan featuring a 5% match of your base salary.

• 20 days of paid vacation, with potential for additional days in accordance with jurisdictional regulations.

• Four months of parental leave to celebrate the arrival of new family members.

• $10,000 in relocation assistance for moving to NYC.

• $1,000 Working-from-Home stipend to create a comfortable and efficient home office environment.

• Annual $750 Learning & Development stipend for ongoing personal and professional development.

• Company-sponsored all-team celebrations, including travel and accommodation, to promote community and acknowledge achievements.

• Philanthropic contribution matching up to $2,000 annually.