Security Engineer, Cloud
Vercel · Remote - United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $208,000.00 - $312,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 55 days Vercel's roles stay open a median of 56 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 79% of Vercel's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vercel
- high 74 stale, 3 reposted of 91 open
- Hiring momentum
- 109 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-28
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vercel's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vercel.
About this role
As a Security Engineer at Vercel, you will enhance the security of the cloud-native platform by designing and implementing scalable security controls. Your responsibilities will include hardening infrastructure, building secure CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with teams to integrate security best practices. You will also conduct threat modeling and improve monitoring and incident response capabilities.
- benefits
- 3/5
- 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 Vercel as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of experience in infrastructure or platform security roles
- Deep understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)
- Proficient with tools like Terraform, CDK, Kubernetes, and CI/CD security
- Skilled at balancing engineering realities with principled security practices
- Proven track record of shipping secure, resilient systems at scale
Nice to have
- Have built or scaled security automation pipelines
- Contributed to open-source security projects or tools
- Hold certifications such as GCP Security Engineer, AWS certifications, CISSP, or OSCP
- Hold a bachelors or masters degree in Cybersecurity or similar disciplines
What you get
- Competitive compensation package, including equity
- Inclusive Healthcare Package
- Learn and Grow - mentorship and events to build network and skills
- Flexible Time Off
- Gear and WFH budget provided
Worth weighing
- Role includes hybrid or fully remote options, but in-office days are specified for those near SF or NY offices
- Salary range provided is specific to San Francisco and may vary based on location
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond security tools, which may imply a focus on security practices rather than broader engineering skills
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Listed by Vercel on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-28. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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