Security Operations Engineer at pony.ai

Fremont, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Autonomous Driving, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Information Technology, cybersecurity, or working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC)
Solid understanding of the threat landscape, attacker tactics (e.g., phishing, malware, APTs, DoS attacks), and defensive strategies
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python preferred)
Skilled in security technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, ID/IPS, access control, vulnerability management, cloud security, and External Attack Surface Management (EASM)
Experience with cloud security concepts, tools, and best practices across platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
Proven ability to collaborate across teams and foster a customer-focused and security-aware culture

Responsibilities

Collaborate with IT, Infrastructure, HR, Admin and Technical teams to support staff onboarding and offboarding processes
Continuously monitor security events, threats, and vulnerabilities across systems and networks
Respond to security incidents, support incident investigations, and escalate issues when necessary
Perform threat identification, triage, and risk assessments to inform proactive mitigation strategies
Administration and configuration of tools to log and analyze security and privacy related data
Implement security policies in tools to automate security and privacy monitoring and analytics
Analyze security logs to identify anomalies, policy violations, or indicators of compromise
Identify security and privacy gaps, and propose improvements to strengthen the organization’s overall security framework

Skills

Incident Response

Security Monitoring

Log Analysis

Threat Detection

Vulnerability Assessment

Risk Assessment

SIEM Administration

Anomaly Detection

pony.ai

Develops autonomous driving technology solutions

About pony.ai

Pony.ai develops technology for autonomous driving, focusing on creating systems that can operate vehicles without human intervention. Their main product, the "virtual driver," is tested extensively in various driving conditions to ensure reliability. This technology is utilized in three main areas: Robotaxi services for passengers, Robotruck services for logistics and freight, and Personally Owned Vehicles for individual users. Unlike many competitors, Pony.ai tailors its solutions to meet the needs of different customer segments, including everyday travelers and commercial logistics companies. The company's goal is to advance autonomous mobility, making it accessible and efficient for everyone.

Fremont, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$718.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Automotive & TransportationIndustries

501-1,000Employees