Security Engineer at Modal

New York, New York, United States

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$150,000 – $270,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

5+ years building and operating security controls or tooling in production systems (ideally at a cloud/SaaS or developer platform)
Proficiency in at least one of: Python, Go, or Rust
Strong fundamentals in systems and networking
Experience with modern cloud security: IAM design, VPC/networking, container security, Kubernetes
Depth in at least two security domains (e.g., AppSec, CloudSec, Detection & Response, Identity Management, GRC or Offensive Security)
Comfortable owning the full lifecycle: threat modeling, secure design reviews, code/infra reviews, vulnerability management, and partnering with engineers to land fixes
Clear communication, product sense, and high empathy for developer productivity
Ability to work in-person in our NYC office

Responsibilities

Building, operating and securing Modal’s low-level systems and infrastructure
Close partnership with engineering to drive projects across AppSec, CloudSec, Detection and Response, and Compliance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonGoRustKubernetesIAMVPCContainer SecurityNetworkingSystemsAppSecCloudSecThreat ModelingVulnerability Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Security Engineer position?

The salary range is $150K - $270K.

Is this a remote position, or is in-office work required?

The role requires the ability to work in-person in our NYC office.

What skills and experience are required for this Security Engineer role?

Candidates need 5+ years building and operating security controls in production systems, proficiency in at least one of Python, Go, or Rust, strong systems and networking fundamentals, experience with modern cloud security including IAM, VPC/networking, container security, and Kubernetes, and depth in at least two security domains.

What is the company culture like at Modal?

Modal is a small, fast-growing team based in New York, Stockholm, and San Francisco, with members including creators of open-source projects, academic researchers, olympiad medalists, and experienced leaders; they emphasize growth opportunities in an early-stage AI infrastructure company.

What makes a strong candidate for this Security Engineer role?

Strong candidates have 5+ years of production security experience ideally in cloud/SaaS, proficiency in Python/Go/Rust, systems/networking depth, cloud security expertise, depth in two+ security domains, and the ability to own the full security lifecycle with clear communication and empathy for developers.

Modal

Employee training and skill development platform

About Modal

Modal Learning focuses on improving employee performance through skill development for businesses. Their main product, the Modal Mastery Platform, uses active learning techniques, including live cohort sessions, labs, and one-on-one coaching, to help employees engage with the material effectively. Unlike competitors, Modal Learning offers a subscription model that provides structured eight-week training programs, aligning skill development with organizational goals. The company's goal is to empower employees and help organizations retain talent by providing clear career development paths.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$30.8MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

Consulting, EducationIndustries

51-200Employees