CareerPlan

Sr. Security Software Engineer, Security Operations

San FranciscoFull-time$156k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Provide technical leadership in Security Operations to govern cloud infrastructure, automate security compliance, and integrate security reviews into engineering workflows.

Role type

Senior Security Software Engineer (Security Operations)

Builds

Production services, infrastructure-as-code, policy-as-code, and developer-facing security capabilities for Pinterest's cloud resources and software delivery.

Domain

Cloud Security / DevSecOps

Required skills

AWS security architecture, Terraform, infrastructure-as-code, cloud governance, CI/CD security, vulnerability management, security automation, system design, API design, observability, testing

Preferred skills

AI application in engineering and security analysis, cross-functional influence, mentorship

Technologies

AWS, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

Own architecture and technical direction of critical Security Operations systems; Design and build reliable production services and IaC; Develop scalable guardrails for identity, infrastructure changes, and CI/CD security; Improve vulnerability identification and remediation automation; Lead cross-functional initiatives from design to operational maturity; Establish engineering standards and provide technical guidance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with architectural ownership