Staff, Security Software Engineer
Core
Lead security initiatives to protect critical assets, serve as a security SME across the SDLC, and drive secure-by-design principles.
Role type
Staff Security Software Engineer
Builds
Security-focused libraries, tools, automation scripts, and CI/CD security guardrails
Domain
Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and software development lifecycle
Required skills
Secure coding patterns, cryptography, PKI, network security, cloud security, scripting (Python/Bash), general-purpose programming (Go/Java), threat modeling, incident response, penetration testing
Preferred skills
Open-source security contributions, professional English communication, cloud security certifications (via careerplan.io/jobs/22173-staff-security-software-engineer-at-coupang)
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, Python, Bash, Go, Java
Responsibilities
Lead penetration testing and vulnerability assessments; Act as primary incident-response leader; Conduct threat modeling; Integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines; Mentor engineers on security best practices
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
