Software Security Engineer

Strike

US
Base: $195,000 - $210,000 (us-based); equity: equi...
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Hands-on code writing
Production system review
Build and manage security controls
** Strike is seeking a Software Security Engineer to bridge the gap between their security and engineering teams. This hands-on role focuses on integrating security into the development process and requires strong engineering skills, particularly within cloud environments and secure system design. **

Job Summary

  • This is a hands-on engineering role, not a penetration testing or audit position, where you will write code, review production systems, and build and manage security controls.
  • You will operate as an engineer first, applying adversarial thinking to real systems, services, and developer workflows, ensuring security is built into how we ship, not reviewed after the fact.
  • The role reports into the Strike CISO and is open to candidates based in the US or Europe, with US-based positions offering a salary range of $195,000 - $210,000, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

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** Strike is seeking a Software Security Engineer to bridge the gap between their security and engineering teams. This hands-on role focuses on integrating security into the development process and requires strong engineering skills, particularly within cloud environments and secure system design. **

Salary

Base: $195,000 - $210,000 (US-based); Equity: Equity in a high-growth startup; Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance premium contributions; short & long-term disability insurance and basic life insurance; Cell phone and internet reimbursement; Flexible PTO, sick leave & parental leave; Access to a company 401k plan (US-based)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on code writing
  • Production system review
  • Build and manage security controls
  • Adversarial thinking applied to systems
  • Secure architecture and implementation
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Kubernetes environments
  • SIEM systems
  • Terraform or infrastructure-as-code
  • Firewall / WAF configuration

Nice-to-have

  • Bridge between security and engineering
  • Enable engineers for security responsibilities
  • Passionate individuals
  • High-growth startup equity

Key Requirements

  • Proven software engineer experience
  • Experience with GCP and Kubernetes
  • Deep understanding of production codebases
  • Reason about threats and security tradeoffs
  • Hands-on SIEM experience
  • Hands-on Terraform experience
  • Hands-on WAF configuration experience

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