Senior Software Engineer, Security

Brain Corp • San Diego, CA

82d • $133,565 - $161,684

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer - Security is a key contributor within Brain Corp’s engineering organization for strengthening the security posture of the company’s robotics platform and cloud services. This role spans the full technology stack, including development pipeline, embedded systems, cloud infrastructure, application development, and secure manufacturing workflows. The engineer collaborates closely with software engineering, AI/Autonomy, hardware, DevOps, IT, and Privacy/Compliance teams to ensure our systems are secure by design. Core responsibilities include contributing to security solutions, reducing our attack surface, assisting in vulnerability remediation, and supporting ongoing security initiatives to keep our platforms resilient against evolving threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on security engineering or applied cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of security principles for distributed systems, embedded devices, and cloud platforms.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts with clarity and precision to diverse audiences, including executives, engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Linux security features (SELinux, AppArmor), secure boot, encryption, and cryptographic primitives.
• Experience with CI/CD security, SBOM integration, and secure software supply chains.
• Experience with GCP IAM/RBAC, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and network security practices.
• Strong coding skills in languages used across Brain Corp systems (C++, Python, Go, Typescript).
• Experience conducting audits, pen tests, or preparing for external product security reviews.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities, with experience influencing cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in an environment where priorities and technologies evolve rapidly.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with robotics, IoT devices, or embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with HSMs or code-signing infrastructure.
• Contributions to open-source security projects or a demonstrable public portfolio.
• Familiarity with SOC1, SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001, SIL2, or UL security/safety standards.
• Experience leading major re-platforming or privilege-separation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security practices across embedded systems, cloud infrastructure, webapps, CI/CD pipelines, and manufacturing workflows.
• Implement privilege separation, secure boot, key management, and authentication mechanisms to strengthen system-level protections.
• Ensure compliance with SOC2 and other customer security and data privacy requirements through audits, documentation, and proactive safeguards.
• Enforce policies for source control, cloud RBAC, data access, and software supply chain security.
• Develop monitoring and alerting systems for data access, network traffic, and cloud resources to quickly detect suspicious activity.
• Deploy tools and processes to detect exploitation attempts, respond to incidents, and minimize impact.
• Provide security insights on design reviews and code reviews, guide developers on secure coding standards, vulnerability remediation, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Software, AI/Autonomy, Hardware, DevOps, IT, Privacy/Compliance) to ensure security is integrated by design.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and security patterns to reduce the attack surface and future-proof the platform, while adapting security strategies and controls to address evolving threats.
• Conduct periodic audits and reviews to maintain a strong security posture and prepare for external security evaluations.
• Educate and mentor other SW engineers on security principles, common attack vectors, and prevention strategies.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual target bonus
• Stock options
• 401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)
• Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance.
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Generous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown
• Daily on-site lunch available in the San Diego office
• On-campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events
• Internal continuous learning events
• Opportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees