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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Algolia's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 21% of Algolia's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Algolia
- high 30 stale, 3 reposted of 34 open
- Hiring momentum
- 61 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Algolia's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Algolia.
About this role
As an Information Security Engineer at Algolia, you will design and automate security controls and detection mechanisms to enhance the security of the company's infrastructure and products. You will collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate security into new features, conduct risk assessments, manage incident response activities, and support compliance initiatives. The role emphasizes a proactive approach to security, ensuring that trust and resilience are embedded in all operations.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Algolia as an employer.
What you need
- 3–6 years of experience in Information Security engineering, infrastructure protection, or related technical domains
- Proficiency in scripting or automation with at least one language (Python, Bash, Go, or similar)
- Strong understanding of Information Security principles for modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Experience in operating, configuring, and managing log management / SIEM, threat detection and posture management, endpoint detection and response, SAST, SOAR, CTI
- Knowledge of common internet Information Security threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies
- Experience in incident detection, response, and vulnerability management
Nice to have
- Experience scaling Information Security programs in high-growth SaaS organizations (10,000+ customers, $50–200M ARR range)
- Cloud-specific Information Security certifications or equivalent training (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, GCP Professional Security Engineer)
- Experience with complex secrets management systems such as Hashicorp Vault
- Experience contributing to Information Security communities, such as bug bounty triage, open-source security tools, or Capture the Flag events
- Background in privacy engineering, threat modeling, or secure software design
What you get
- Annual base salary compensation range of £66,080 — £91,800 GBP
- Flexible workplace strategy allowing remote or hybrid work
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- A culture that values continuous learning, curiosity, and collaboration
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond cloud environments and security systems
- The role requires strong collaboration with various teams, which may imply a need for strong interpersonal skills
- The position is remote within the UK, which may limit applicants outside this location
Summarised from Algolia's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Algolia on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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