CareerPlan

Principal Software Engineer, Agent Policy Fabric

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$272k2026-06-22 → 2026-11-10

Core

Building a robust core platform for governed agent action, including signed policy verification, runtime policy verification, projection, conformance, and failure mode handling.

Role type

Principal Software Engineer, Agent Policy Fabric Core Platform

Builds

Runtime Policy Verifier, signed policy bundles, trust-root handling, authorization APIs, and deterministic policy projections.

Domain

AI Agent Security / Distributed Systems / Policy Infrastructure

Required skills

Rust, Go, C++, Python, Linux systems, gRPC/protobuf, CI/CD, Cryptographic signatures, Zero-trust architecture, Policy engines, Authorization systems

Preferred skills

OPA/Rego, Cedar, Zanzibar, Sigstore, TUF, in-toto, Formal verification, Model checking, Standards engagement (IETF, CNCF)

Technologies

Rust, Go, C++, Python, Linux, gRPC, protobuf, CI, Test automation

Responsibilities

Build and harden Runtime Policy Verifier and trust-root handling; Design deterministic policy projections; Create conformance and verification suites; Collaborate with Runtime Owners on public interfaces; Land runtime integration surfaces via RFCs/PRs; Drive architecture maturity and versioning; Evolve technical specifications.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC & architecture leadership