Sr Software Engineer

About Yugabyte :

At Yugabyte, we are on a mission to build the default database for cloud native applications in a multi cloud world. We are well underway on this journey with YugabyteDB, the open source, high-performance, distributed SQL database that runs on any cloud and enables developers to get instantly productive using well-known APIs. And the best is yet to come! We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company.

Are you a security professional passionate about automation and eliminating security risk?

Do you have experience securing cloud products and using security tools?

At Yugabyte, we are on a mission to build the default database for a multicloud world. We are building data infrastructure that will become the foundation for powering global, internet-scale applications over the next decade (and longer!). We pride ourselves on blending hard but useful engineering solutions with easy, intuitive user experiences.

Do you like to be a part of a super smart team and work on tough problems that are valuable to customers and community members? Join us!

About the Role :

The Security Engineer is responsible for running and improving key security engineering and security operations capabilities, including vulnerability management, detection and monitoring platforms, hardening initiatives, and security automation. This is a hands-on role spanning Panther, Wazuh, RapidFort, hardened images, PCI scanning, egress alerting, backup automation, playbook development, and AI-assisted security workflows, with close partnership across engineering, infrastructure, and compliance functions.

We are looking for a security engineer who is passionate about cybersecurity and enjoys working in a fast-paced startup environment, and who has a strong desire to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Security monitoring and detection engineering
• Vulnerability management and remediation coordination
• Security tooling administration and improvement
• Platform and image hardening initiatives
• Compliance-supporting security controls
• Security automation, playbooks, and operational readiness

Requirements:

• BS/MS degree
• 5-8 years of experience in security domain
• Strong hands-on automation skills(BASH, Python);Practical expertise using AI tools to accelerate engineering and operations;
• Familiarity with a modern SaaS infrastructure and application development
• Familiarity with major security protocols
• Collaboration, transparency and integrity