Software Security Engineer - Corporate Platforms

Wiz·Remote(United States)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

The remote job market is witnessing a surge in demand for skilled security engineers, with a 25% growth in cloud security roles in 2025. Wiz, a leading cloud security startup, is at the forefront of this trend. As a Software Security Engineer at Wiz, you'll be working with a talented team to develop innovative security solutions. With the company's impressive track record of securing over 230 billion files daily, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in secure development practices, endpoint security, and identity and access management.

Job Description

About the Role

The Software Security Engineer role at Wiz is a key position that focuses on developing and maintaining the company's corporate platforms and services. As a member of the security team, you will be responsible for designing, writing code, and deploying technologies that support corporate security functions. The ideal candidate will have experience in secure development practices, endpoint security, identity and access management, and vulnerability management. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Security, IT, Software Engineering, and DevOps, to ensure the security and integrity of Wiz's systems and data.

The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced environment with a team of experienced security professionals. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with remote teams. Wiz is committed to providing a competitive package of benefits and programs to support its employees and their families.

What You Will Do

  • Design, write code, and deploy technologies that support corporate security functions, including detection and response workflows, vulnerability management, and access control
  • Develop and maintain scalable automated systems to secure Wiz employees and corporate systems
  • Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with teams, including Product Security, IT, Software Engineering, and DevOps
  • Influence Wiz's internal security strategy and develop and execute security initiatives to meet objectives
  • Define criteria and measurements to assess progress and respond to security incidents
  • Work with cross-functional teams to respond to security incidents, including escalated security events and critical vulnerability remediation
  • Collaborate with the security team to develop and implement security policies and procedures
  • Participate in the development of security awareness training and education programs
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging security threats and technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve Wiz's security posture

What We Are Looking For

  • 6+ years of experience in software engineering, security engineering, and/or security operations work
  • Strong focus on a combination of skills, including Python programming, cloud computing, version control, CICD, Docker, Terraform, AI-assisted coding, debugging, and unit testing
  • Experience with SIEM and SOAR technologies, API integrations, IAM, endpoint and mobile security, OAuth, and vulnerability management
  • Experience securing key enterprise systems, including email and communications, employee endpoints, developer tools, customer relationship management, and back-office functions
  • Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with remote teams
  • Experience working with modern execution platforms and orchestration tools
  • Strong, demonstrated abilities in problem-solving, critical thinking, and maintaining a positive, collaborative approach

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Temporal, Javascript/React, MongoDB, Kubernetes, and Okta
  • Equivalent job experience 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 and technology services for their own customers

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive package of benefits and programs to support employees and their families
  • Opportunity to work with a talented team of security professionals
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
  • Access to the latest security tools and technologies
  • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

How to Stand Out

  • Be prepared to showcase your expertise in secure development practices, endpoint security, and identity and access management
  • Highlight your experience with cloud computing, Python programming, and security engineering
  • Emphasize your ability to work collaboratively with remote teams and your strong problem-solving skills
  • Show a willingness to learn and adapt to new security threats and technologies
  • Prepare to discuss your experience with security frameworks and compliance regulations, such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001
  • Be ready to walk through your experience with security incident response and remediation
  • Consider creating a portfolio of your security projects and certifications to demonstrate your skills

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