Software Security Engineer - Corporate Platforms

Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent.

Our Wizards from over 20 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster.

SUMMARY

We're seeking an experienced Software Security Engineer to support our corporate platforms. The primary focus of this role will be developing robust platforms and services to manage enterprise security at Wiz. We are seeking candidates with experience in secure development practices, endpoint security, identity and access management (IAM), detection & response, and vulnerability management. In this role, you will be writing code and building scalable automated systems to help secure Wiz employees and corporate systems as we expand and grow.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Drive Security Innovation: Design, write code, and deploy technologies that we use for corporate security functions, including detection & response workflows, vulnerability management, access control, or other functions using a mix of commercial products, open-source tooling, and in-house scripts and tools.

• Work to efficiently automate processes at scale to streamline security engineering and operations tasks.

• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with teams including Product Security, IT, Software Engineering, and DevOps.

• Influence Wiz's internal security strategy, develop & execute security initiatives to meet our objectives, and define the criteria & measurements that we use to assess our progress.

• Work with cross-functional teams to respond to security incidents when the need arises, be it an escalated security event or remediating a critical vulnerability.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, security engineering, and/or security operations work, with a strong focus on a combination of the below:

• Required: Python programming, cloud computing (e.g. AWS, GCP), version control (e.g. git), CICD, Docker, Terraform, AI assisted coding, debugging, and unit testing.

• Most of the following: SIEM & SOAR technologies, API integrations, IAM, Endpoint and mobile security, OAuth, and Vulnerability Management.

• Bonus: Temporal, Javascript/React, MongoDB, Kubernetes, and Okta.

• Security engineering and operations experience, including developing software to automate processes and integrate security technologies.

• Experience securing key enterprise systems, including email & communications, employee endpoints, developer tools, customer relationship management, and back-office functions.

• Experience with modern execution platforms and orchestration tools.

• Strong, demonstrated abilities in problem-solving, critical thinking, and maintaining a positive, collaborative approach.

• Experience working with remote, globally distributed teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Equivalent job experience is welcome in place of a degree. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred but not required.

• Experience in organizations that develop software and/or operate managed infrastructure & technology services for their own customers.

Benefits

Wiz offers a competitive package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Below provides a description of our current benefits for employees in the US. Specific benefits may vary by location.

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Home Office Setup reimbursement

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Monthly Connectivity reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Benefits

• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

• Life & Accident Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)

Time Off

• Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays

• Paid leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical and bereavement leave

Compensation

Starting compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's job-related experience, skills and geographic location. Your Talent Partner can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

This role may also include incentive compensation.

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.

US Base Pay Range
$204,000—$281,000 USD

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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