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Software Security / DevSecOps Architect

San Jose, California, United StatesFull-time$167k–$242k2026-11-12 → 2026-11-13
Based in United States

Core

Senior technical lead defining and advancing the organization's software security strategy from design through deployment and operation, establishing secure-by-design architecture and enabling engineering teams to integrate security controls.

Role type

Senior IC Software Security / DevSecOps Architect

Builds

Secure software supply chain, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise security architecture for applications, services, and platforms.

Domain

Software Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Supply Chain Security

Required skills

Secure-by-design architecture, Threat modeling, Software supply chain security, Cloud and container security, CI/CD and DevSecOps engineering, Security automation and policy-as-code, Vulnerability and risk management, Secure coding and developer enablement, Technical leadership and influence, Strategic planning and execution

Preferred skills

Executive communication, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Open-source governance

Technologies

CI/CD tools, Container platforms, Cloud services, Static/Dynamic analysis tools, SCA tools, IaC scanners, Policy-as-code frameworks

Responsibilities

Define and maintain enterprise software and DevSecOps security architecture; Lead threat modeling and attack-surface analysis; Establish security gates and release criteria; Design and implement scalable security capabilities within CI/CD workflows; Mentor security engineers and developers; Partner with product and engineering teams to embed security in the development lifecycle.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence