Security Engineer IC-03
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for cybersecurity specialists continues to soar, with a staggering 25% increase in 2025 alone, experienced security engineers are in high demand. Stripe, a leader in financial infrastructure, is seeking a skilled Security Engineer to join their team. With the rise of remote work, companies like Stripe are looking for talented individuals who can secure their digital payments platform and protect sensitive user information. Candidates with expertise in secure AI and LLM integrations, threat modeling, and cloud security will have a competitive edge in this role. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical skills and experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Job Description
About the Role
The Security Engineer IC-03 role at Stripe is a critical position that requires a high level of technical expertise and experience in securing digital payments platforms. As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing secure AI and LLM integrations, building blocks to accept payments and move funds, and enhancing automated threat modeling tooling. You will work closely with product engineering teams to design solutions that are secure by default and scale security efforts by empowering engineering teams with automation, security guidance, tooling, patterns, and training.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science, security informatics, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in security engineering. You will be working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a team of experienced engineers and security specialists.
What You Will Do
- Develop and work with supporting secure AI and LLM usage/integration both in products and within Security
- Develop building blocks to accept payments and move funds
- Work on Stripe's Core Products, including Connect, Subscriptions, Checkout, RADAR, and Issuing
- Build and enhance automated threat modeling tooling
- Identify and help reduce security debt across the product portfolio
- Work closely with product engineering teams to design solutions that are secure by default
- Tailor answers to security questions from non-engineers and engineers
- Lead threat modeling discussions and help teams strike the right balance between security, user experience, and product advancement
- Scale security efforts by empowering engineering teams with automation, security guidance, tooling, patterns, and training
- Drive high-impact, cross-team security initiatives
- Mentor teammates and others across the organization
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Security Informatics, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in security engineering in a production environment
- Experience with multiple cloud service providers (CSPs), including AWS and either GCP or Azure
- Experience with application and infrastructure security
- Experience developing threat models and helping teams reason through different approaches to reduce security risk
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker or Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of security principles and practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with secure AI and LLM integrations
- Experience with automated threat modeling tooling
- Experience with security debt reduction and management
- Experience with cloud security and compliance
- Certification in security engineering or a related field
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and security specialists
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plan and equity options
- Paid time off and holidays
- Wellness stipend and mental health support
- Remote work stipend and equipment allowance
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Make sure to highlight your experience with secure AI and LLM integrations, as well as your understanding of security principles and practices.
- Tip: Showcase your ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams and communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Tip: Be prepared to discuss your approach to threat modeling and security debt reduction, and provide examples of your experience with cloud security and compliance.
- Tip: Demonstrate your knowledge of industry-standard security tools and technologies, and be prepared to discuss your experience with automation, security guidance, and tooling.
- Tip: Show enthusiasm for Stripe's mission and values, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's goals and objectives.
- Tip: Be prepared to provide examples of your experience with mentorship and leadership, and discuss your approach to driving high-impact, cross-team security initiatives.
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