Principal Software Engineer, Product Security

Spire

Boulder, United States
Base: $202,500 - $238,500 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
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Integrate security automation into pipelines
Strengthen shared libraries and infra
Advance cmmc level 2 controls
** Spire is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Product Security to lead security initiatives, integrate security practices into development processes, and ensure compliance with CMMC standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software and security engineering, particularly in cloud environments, and will work collaboratively with various teams to enhance product security. **

Job Summary

  • This role will own product security strategy and execution, shifting security left and integrating it throughout all development processes.
  • You will code, configure, and debug while mentoring and tasking a small team of security engineers as the technical leader of the Product Security Team.
  • The anticipated base salary range for this position is $202,500 - $238,500 USD, with potential for annual equity awards and a comprehensive benefits program.

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** Spire is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Product Security to lead security initiatives, integrate security practices into development processes, and ensure compliance with CMMC standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software and security engineering, particularly in cloud environments, and will work collaboratively with various teams to enhance product security. **

Salary

Base: $202,500 - $238,500 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual equity awards; Benefits: Vacation, sick, personal time off; medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage; 401(K); health and wellness reimbursement; ESPP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Integrate security automation into pipelines
  • Strengthen shared libraries and infra
  • Advance CMMC Level 2 controls
  • Conduct security architecture reviews
  • Mentor and assign work to engineers
  • Define software security perimeters
  • Assess vulnerability impact and risk

Nice-to-have

  • AWS security services expertise
  • Infrastructure as Code proficiency
  • Embedded/satellite security knowledge
  • Open-source security contributions
  • Relevant security certifications
  • Proven leadership and mentoring skills

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years software/security engineering experience
  • 6+ years security-focused roles
  • Shipped secure cloud systems (AWS)
  • CI/CD security and compliance projects
  • Container security mastery (Docker/K8s)
  • Proficiency in Python/Rust for tooling
  • Fluency in modern threats and controls
  • DevSecOps, SBOMs, zero-trust, SIEM logging

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