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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Altruist's roles stay open a median of 36 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 10% of Altruist's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Altruist
- high 33 stale, 0 reposted of 81 open
- Hiring momentum
- 98 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Altruist's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Altruist.
About this role
The Principal Security Engineer at Altruist will be responsible for defining secure-by-design architecture across cloud, applications, and identity platforms. This role involves leading security design reviews, threat modeling for new products, and establishing standards for encryption, identity management, and network security. The engineer will also partner with various teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle and advise on security architecture for strategic initiatives.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 Altruist as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years in security with significant time in a security architecture or senior engineering role
- Deep experience securing AWS and Kubernetes at scale
- Strong application security and secure-design/threat-modeling background
- Working knowledge of cryptography and key management
- Experience defining zero-trust and identity architecture
- B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Security
Nice to have
- Experience working in regulated environments (SEC/FINRA, fintech, or clearing/broker-dealer)
- Experience with cryptographic isolation/envelope encryption or searchable encryption
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, SABSA)
What you get
- Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Dallas, TX
- Competitive total compensation
- Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans (HMO and PPO)
- 401k savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting
- 16 week paid parental leave after one year of employment
- Professional growth and development opportunities including an employee mobility program and an annual L&D budget allocation for each employee
Worth weighing
- Hybrid schedule with three days per week onsite in San Francisco or Culver City
- No specific mention of the technology stack beyond AWS, Kubernetes, Java, and Spring, which may imply a focus on these technologies
- Salary range provided, but specific offer will depend on various factors including experience and internal pay equity
Summarised from Altruist's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Altruist on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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