Product Security Engineer @ Instacart
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Overview
At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because everyone should have access to the food they love. Instacart is a lifeline for millions, and we are building a team to push our shopping cart forward.
About the Role
You will be a key member of the Security Engineering team tasked with developing security-focused features and frameworks for Instacart. As a hybrid builder/breaker, you will lead impactful projects, influence the security posture across products and systems, and help define internal team processes.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and ship high-quality security features for products and internal tools.
- Deploy and operationalize various security tools and frameworks, including static/dynamic analysis and IDS tools.
- Conduct security design reviews to identify and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices.
- Advise on best practices for security application design and architecture.
- Participate in on-call rotations and incident responses.
- Share knowledge and mentor team members to foster continuous learning.
About You
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Security or Software Engineering with strong back-end technology skills. Experience in threat modeling, security assessments, and a proactive approach to improving security metrics are required. Familiarity with DevOps toolsets and programming languages like Python, Ruby, or Go is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or related field.
- In-depth knowledge of remediation techniques and ability to communicate them.
- Experience in web/application penetration testing and working with ephemeral environments.
- Relevant security/architecture certifications (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, CEH).
Work Arrangement & Compensation
This role is remote under Instacart's Flex First policy. Compensation is market-competitive and based on the candidate's location, with additional benefits including equity grants.
Key skills/competency
Product Security Engineer, Security, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, DevOps, Automation, Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Security Reviews, Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Instacart
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Instacart's culture: Study their mission, values, and work policies.
- Customize your resume: Highlight security engineering experience.
- Showcase relevant projects: Detail threat modeling and assessments.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Review security frameworks and coding skills.