MongoDB
Data Management
SeniorSoftwareEngineer
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“Senior Software Engineer at MongoDB. Skills: Application security, Software security, Product security, C++ programming. Take ownership. Define strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase MongoDB’s resonance with customers by strengthening our core database products; Deliver new services or capabilities for the team; Establishing yourself as a go-to person for discussing security topics
Industry & Context.
Solving hard security engineering problems
Can work flexible hours occasionally to collaborate with US-based colleagues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience in application security, software security, or product security, Proven experience in C++ programming, Performing security assessments on low-level codebases, Implementing remediation strategies for memory-related security flaws, Programming experience and ability to contribute code back to our environments, Partnering with software engineers: leading threat models, performing security design reviews, Developing an understanding of their product space to form pragmatic security recommendations and influence their prioritization, Communicating complex technical issues in a simple manner that builds trust with a variety of audiences, Demonstrated ownership of security initiatives, Ability to deliver results autonomously or collaboratively, Can work flexible hours occasionally to collaborate with US-based colleagues
Nice to Have
Subject matter expertise in database security, or data security, Knowledge of database engines, database internals, or applied cryptography, Experience contributing or partnering with security researchers to identify vulnerabilities that eventually are published CVEs or administrative responsibilities of a CNA
What You'll Do.
Drive improvement for parts of our program
Advocate for and lead complex security projects
Partner closely with engineering teams
Design and implement security controls
Research and POC new attacks
Plan and perform product security assessments
Serve as a security subject matter expert
Educate the engineering org on security
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with different teams to innovate and implement pragmatic solutions; Partner closely with engineering teams to design and implement security controls; Partnering with software engineers: leading threat models, performing security design reviews; Collaboratively deliver results
Communication Scope
Comfortable communicating complex technical issues in a simple manner that builds trust with a variety of audiences
Process & Methodology
Lead complex security projects from inception through completion
Full Job Description
Want to secure the future of data management and AI/ML? At MongoDB we are transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing AI/ML-powered apps that people and enterprises use every day. We are the leading modern data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. Overall, the worldwide data management software market is massive (IDC forecasts it to be $138 billion by 2026!). Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity. Who You Are With a strong security engineering background, you’re looking for a role that gives you the freedom to increase MongoDB’s resonance with customers by strengthening our core database products. You’re passionate about solving hard security engineering problems while putting a strong emphasis on customer experience, leveraging your own significant experience. You enjoy collaborating with different teams to innovate and implement pragmatic solutions. Who We Are The MongoDB Product Security organization is a diverse collection of individuals working together to scale MongoDB’s security, both security of the products themselves and the security features we offer to customers. The team is responsible for the MongoDB Database Server (Community and Enterprise editions). The MongoDB Product Security organization works with software engineers to design, implement, and operate systems in a manner that protects customer data. It is a multidisciplinary team that covers product, software, cloud, infrastructure, and operational security concerns. The team does the following: Build a developer driven security program where there is tight integration with engineering artifacts, process, and tooling. Use software architecture and coding patterns to reduce the impact of security issues. Be security subject matter experts for our tech stack and products. Responsibilities You will take ownership, define strategy, and drive improvement for parts of our program such as fuzzing, threat modeling, secrets ma
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