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Principal Security Software Engineer, PKI and Secrets Management

Work From Home - United StatesRemoteFull-time$202k–$310k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-09
Remote · from United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Define and lead Cyber Security strategy for new technology and complex features, providing technical leadership for development and integration of security-focused software components.

Role type

Principal Security Software Engineer (PKI and Secrets Management)

Builds

Security-focused software components, services, tools, automation frameworks, and internal platforms for identity, authorization, secrets management, and logging.

Domain

Automotive / Cyber Security / Cloud Infrastructure

Required skills

Advanced proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or C++, Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP), Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), PKI and cryptographic services, Encryption and key/secrets management, Secure coding practices, Threat modeling, Incident response, Technical mentorship.

Preferred skills

Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale PKI and cryptographic services, Modernizing security platforms, Strategic technical leadership, Balancing security with business needs.

Technologies

Python, Go, Java, C++, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-code.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain security-focused software components and services; Develop automation frameworks for secure patterns; Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines; Architect resilient security services and APIs; Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security requirements; Perform secure code reviews and threat modeling; Build systems for security telemetry; Contribute to incident response; Translate emerging security threats into engineering requirements; Provide technical mentorship.

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship