Sr Software Security Engineer (Remote from Italy)

Accountabilities:

• Own and evolve secure SDLC strategy, defining security standards from design to deployment.
• Implement automated security guardrails in CI/CD pipelines to detect vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and dependency risks.
• Lead vulnerability management efforts, designing durable fixes and reusable security patterns in collaboration with engineers.
• Build and maintain internal security tooling, platforms, and frameworks focused on automation, scalability, and developer experience.
• Develop threat detection and response automation, including playbooks, escalation processes, and security monitoring.
• Act as a trusted advisor to engineering and product teams, providing guidance on secure design, architecture, and risk-based decisions.
• Deliver security training, awareness programs, and role-specific guidance to embed security into everyday engineering practices.
Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering or Security Engineering with senior-level impact across multiple systems or teams.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Node.js), emphasizing maintainable, production-quality systems.
• Deep understanding of common application security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and ability to communicate risks effectively to engineers.
• Experience with Linux, containers/Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Hands-on experience leading threat detection, response, and security automation initiatives.
• Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and security teams to influence outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with a proactive approach to security challenges.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience defining and tracking security metrics and dashboards to measure program effectiveness.
• Prior experience in remote environments and/or pre-IPO startups.
• Familiarity with Go, Node.js + Express, React, JS, Python, Postgres, Kafka, MySQL, Redis, and APIs (REST/gRPC).
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation range: €75,000 – €100,000, adjusted based on experience and market.
• Fully remote work with global flexibility.
• Equity participation or stock options.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Professional growth opportunities through training, mentorship, and conferences.
• Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment alongside industry experts.