Software Engineer, Security at Glean

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • BA/BS in computer science, or related degree
  • MS a strong plus
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on security aspects
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing secure authentication and authorization systems
  • In-depth knowledge of security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain secure software for authentication and authorization systems
  • Design, develop, and maintain secure software for secure communication channels between services (e.g., API security)
  • Design, develop, and maintain secure software for secure data storage and access controls
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product) to integrate security best practices throughout the development lifecycle
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
  • Conduct security code reviews and identify potential security risks in existing codebases
  • Develop and implement automated security testing procedures
  • Respond to security incidents and participate in incident response procedures
  • Continuously improve the platform's security posture by identifying and implementing security enhancements
  • Document security processes, procedures, and best practices

Skills

Authentication
Authorization
API Security
Access Controls
Secure Data Storage
Security Code Reviews
Automated Security Testing
Incident Response
Security Threats Mitigation

Glean

AI-powered search tool for workplace productivity

About Glean

Glean enhances workplace productivity by providing an AI-powered search tool that works across all applications within a company. This tool utilizes deep learning-based Language Models to understand natural language queries, allowing users to find information more easily. It continuously learns from the specific language and context of a company, improving the relevance of search results without manual adjustments. Additionally, Glean offers a chat assistant that can analyze and summarize information from various company documents and conversations, further increasing efficiency. Unlike many competitors, Glean's focus on natural language processing and its ability to adapt to a company's unique context set it apart. The goal of Glean is to streamline information retrieval in the workplace, making it accessible and efficient for all types of organizations, from startups to large enterprises.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$637.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Healthcare - Happy and healthy go together. We cover medical, dental, and vision for you and yours.
Competitive compensation - Have a real stake in your job and your future with competitive stock options.
401(k) - We make it easy to save for the future today by contributing to a 401k.
Flexible work - We work 3 days a week in the office, though we believe in folks working where they can be most effective.
Company events - We work hard and play hard - from weekly happy hours to our annual company retreat.
Unlimited PTO - Flexible hours, PTO, company-wide summer and winter break shutdown
Transparent culture - By default we keep things open and accessible so we can make better decisions together, faster.
Learning and development - We offer a learning stipend to help you grow and achieve your goals.
Free meals - With lunch and dinner options every day, no need to work while you’re hungry.

Risks

Inflated valuations in AI could lead to financial instability for Glean.
Competition from tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon pressures Glean's market share.
Opening a new office in Bengaluru may strain resources and impact operational efficiency.

Differentiation

Glean uses AI to enhance workplace productivity with a unique search tool.
The platform integrates with enterprise data, providing personalized, context-aware search results.
Glean's AI assistant offers analyses and summaries, reducing time spent on information retrieval.

Upsides

Glean's $260M funding round doubled its valuation to $4.6 billion in 2023.
The rise of hybrid work models increases demand for Glean's seamless information retrieval tools.
Growing data privacy emphasis allows Glean to offer robust, compliant data hosting options.

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