Platform Security Engineer

Glean is seeking a talented security-focused software engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the security foundation of our platform. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing security features across various software components.

- Design, develop, and maintain secure software for core platform functionalities, particularly focusing on:

- Authentication and authorization systems

- Secure communication channels between services (e.g., API security)

- Secure data storage and access controls

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product) to integrate security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

- Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.

- Conduct security code reviews and identify potential security risks in existing codebases.

- Develop and implement automated security testing procedures.

- Respond to security incidents and participate in incident response procedures.

- Continuously improve the platform's security posture by identifying and implementing security enhancements.

- Document security processes, procedures, and best practices.

- BA/BS in computer science, or related degree, MS a strong plus

- Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on security aspects

- Proven experience in designing and implementing secure authentication and authorization systems

- In-depth understanding of secure coding principles and best practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10)

- Experience with secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL)

- Familiarity with security testing tools and methodologies (e.g., static code analysis, penetration testing)