Software Engineer - Security
Los Angeles$165k - $260kFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Security-focused software engineer role at Vast.ai, combining offensive and defensive security with strong software development, Linux, and containerization expertise to secure GPU cloud infrastructure and services.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Operations Team: Partner with our operations team to ensure compliance with relevant standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR
- Secure Architecture Design: Develop and implement secure architectures for our GPU cloud platform
- Security Assessments: Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, code reviews, and penetration testing
- Security Improvements: Develop and implement security fixes and improvements in collaboration with engineering teams
- Security Tools Management: Implement and manage security tools and systems, including SIEM, WAF, and EDR
- Documentation: Create and maintain security documentation, including policies, procedures, and technical guidelines
- Security Training: Provide security guidance and training to engineering teams to foster a security-first culture
- Incident Response: Participate in incident response activities and contribute to post-incident analysis and improvements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Strong programming skills in at least one language, ideally Python or C
- Extensive knowledge of Linux kernel internals, containerization technologies, and virtualization
- Deep understanding of workload and network isolation techniques in multi-tenant environments
- Experience in securing and hardening cloud infrastructure, particularly in environments with untrusted workloads
- Strong background in network security, application security, and cloud-native security practices
- Experience with security testing tools and methodologies, such as OWASP, Burp Suite, and static/dynamic analysis tools
- Familiarity with common cybersecurity frameworks, including SOC 2, NIST, and CIS Controls
Skills
Required:ProgrammingLinux and ContainerizationSecurity AssessmentsCloud SecuritySecurity ToolsCompliance Awareness
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Meaningful early-stage equity
- Onsite meals, snacks, and close collaboration with founders/tech leaders
- Ambitious, fast-paced startup culture where initiative is rewarded
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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