Security Engineer
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for skilled security professionals continues to rise, with a reported 25% increase in 2025, roles like this Security Engineer position at Menlo are highly sought after. What makes this opportunity stand out is the chance to work at the intersection of AI and robotics, a rapidly evolving field. With the growth of remote work, digital skills are more crucial than ever, and candidates with strong hands-on security experience will be in high demand. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the unique challenges of securing distributed systems and the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest security protocols and technologies.
Job Description
About the Role
The Security Engineer role at Menlo is a unique opportunity to define and implement a unified security strategy across cloud and on-premise robot deployments. As the first security hire, you will have full ownership of the security function, with no inherited playbook. This means you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive security framework, owning the threat surface, and setting the standards for the rest of the team.In this role, you will work closely with the Infrastructure team to ensure security requirements are met, but you will not be responsible for owning the infrastructure itself. You will also partner with the development team to embed security review into the deployment loop, ensuring that security is integrated into every aspect of the product.
Menlo is a cutting-edge company building at the intersection of embodied AI and humanoid robotics. The company's mission is to make humanoid labor economically viable, and as a Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of the company's products and systems.
What You Will Do
- Own the threat model across Menlo Platform: Robot API, Asimov API, Uranus, Cyclotron, and the deployment loop
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive security framework spanning Menlo Cloud and on-premise robot deployments at customer and operator sites
- Design and enforce RBAC and modern authentication protocols across the fleet and developer platform
- Implement end-to-end encryption for data at rest and in transit, covering robotic telemetry, sensor streams, and training data
- Establish secure and auditable remote access solutions for engineers troubleshooting robots in the field
- Define and enforce the trust model across Platform APIs, covering authentication, authorization, and agent identity
- Model attack surfaces in the agent-to-hardware translation layer, with focus on safety envelope bypass, rollback integrity, and telemetry tampering
- Own secrets management, credential lifecycle, and supply chain security for Platform dependencies
- Audit and harden infrastructure deployments across IaC tooling including Terraform, Helm, and Ansible
- Build and maintain tooling for vulnerability management, secret scanning, dependency auditing, and incident detection
- Embed security review into the deployment loop: packaging, versioning, and rollback pipelines
What We Are Looking For
- 5 or more years as a software or security engineer with strong hands-on security depth
- Experience defining security boundaries in distributed systems, including hybrid cloud and on-premise environments
- Hands-on Linux systems engineering and networking experience
- Proficiency with IaC tooling such as Terraform, Helm, or Ansible
- Experience with Kubernetes and securing containerized environments
- Ability to threat model novel attack surfaces, including hardware-adjacent or agent-driven software
- Proficiency in Python or Go
- Comfortable operating as the first security hire, without a team or playbook to fall back on
- Strong engineering judgment and clear written communication
Nice to Have
- Experience with robotics, embedded systems, or IoT security
- Familiarity with agentic frameworks, LLM infrastructure, or AI platform security
- Prior work in environments with physical safety requirements
- Contributions to open-source security tooling or research
- Experience with secure remote access solutions for industrial or field-deployed hardware
Benefits and Perks
- Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge product at the intersection of AI and robotics
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Remote work options and flexible scheduling
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Access to the latest security tools and technologies
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
How to Stand Out
- When applying for this role, make sure to highlight your hands-on security experience and proficiency in IaC tooling such as Terraform, Helm, or Ansible.
- Be prepared to discuss your approach to threat modeling and your experience with securing distributed systems.
- Show your passion for working at the intersection of AI and robotics, and demonstrate your ability to learn and adapt quickly in a rapidly evolving field.
- Make sure your resume and online profiles are up-to-date and showcase your relevant skills and experience.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with secure remote access solutions and your approach to secrets management and supply chain security.
- Research the company and the role thoroughly, and be prepared to ask informed questions during the interview process.
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