Software Product Security Engineer

HP • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the development and maintenance of secure software products under the guidance of senior engineers. The position focuses on learning software engineering and security best practices while contributing to the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of desktop, web, and cloud-based applications and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0-2 years of software development experience.
• Basic knowledge of one or more of the following: C/C++, C# .NET / .NET Core, WPF, XAML, ASP.NET Core, JavaScript / TypeScript
• Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle practices.
• Basic knowledge of unit testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Basic understanding of: Windows Registry, Certificates, File and folder permissions, Local and domain user security
• Familiarity with: Multi-threading, Sockets, Inter-process communication
• Basic understanding of: ReactJS or similar JavaScript frameworks, RESTful APIs, HTML5, CSS3, JSON
• Basic knowledge or exposure to cloud platforms such as: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Understanding of Cloud concepts including: Cloud-hosted applications and services, Containers (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, Identity and access management fundamentals, Cloud security best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and security practices.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, academic project, or co-op experience in software development is a plus.
• Exposure to secure coding practices and software security concepts.
• Basic understanding of authentication, authorization, and encryption fundamentals.
• Experience through coursework, projects, or internships with: ReactJS, Python, Go, Rust, Django

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and security solutions.
• Participate in software development activities including coding, debugging, testing, and integration.
• Support the development and maintenance of Windows desktop applications and services.
• Assist in developing and maintaining web applications, APIs, and cloud-connected services.
• Troubleshoot software issues with guidance from senior team members.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Create and execute unit tests to verify software functionality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and learn software development best practices.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and team activities.
• Learn and apply secure coding and software security principles.
• Support the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud-based applications and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end software solutions.
• Support product release and maintenance activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level