
Software Engineer, Security at Factory (San Francisco, CA)
Factory· San Francisco, CA·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Factory is seeking a talented Security Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the security foundation of our platform. You will conduct in-depth code reviews, implement security best practices, and influence the overall security strategy. Your expertise in TypeScript, Python, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and terraform orchestration will be crucial in identifying and mitigating potential security vulnerabilities.
WHAT YOU WILL DO AND ACHIEVE
- Design, implement, and manage security measures for the protection of our cloud infrastructure, applications, and data, focusing on both preventative controls and rapid response capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with our engineering teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle, including secure coding standards, automated security testing, and secure architecture design.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
- Conduct security code reviews to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement automated security testing procedures to identify vulnerabilities and risks, recommending and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Respond to security incidents and participate in incident response procedures.
- Document security processes, procedures, and best practices.
- Lead security awareness and training programs, empowering all team members to recognize and prevent potential security threats.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Security Engineer with a focus on product security, with a strong background in securing cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security practices.
- Strong coding skills with proficiency in TypeScript and Python.
- Expertise in various security domains such as application security, network security, security operations, and incident response.
- Experience with container security (Docker Security, Kubernetes Security).
- Familiarity with a wide range of AWS services, including but not limited to VPC, EC2, Lambda, Amazon RDS, and S3.
- In-depth knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools and practices, ideally with experience in GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
- Knowledgeable in security compliance frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR) and experience with security assessments and third-party audits.
- Proficiency with security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, WAF, SIEM, and encryption solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to influence security strategies and drive improvements within a team.
This is an in-office position (5 days/week) in San Francisco (walking distance to Caltrain)
Why work at Factory
- Mission-Driven: The opportunity to "Build the tool you've always dreamed of using" and shape the next era of software engineering factory.ai.
- Talent Density: The company emphasizes being a "lean and talent-dense team" that values ownership and autonomy factory.ai.
- On-Site Culture: Employees work from physical offices five days a week, fostering deep collaboration. Offices are in San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; and London, England builtin.com.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees; 401(k) and Flexible Savings Account; daily catered lunches and dinners; on-site gym; desk setup stipend factory.ai.
- World-Class Team: Opportunity to learn from and work alongside engineers from top AI and software companies (Nuro, Glean, Scale AI, MongoDB, etc.) and industry legends on the advisory board factory.ai.
- High-Growth Environment: The company is in a hyper-growth phase with significant funding, a rapidly growing customer base, and a clear market need.