Staff Software Engineer, Platform & Infrastructure
Qualified.com230,000 - 260,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Security, Software Development, BiotechnologyIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should be a capable software engineer with experience in cloud infrastructure security, particularly with AWS, and familiarity with tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. They should possess a thorough understanding of IAM policies, network segmentation, and VPC design, along with experience in monitoring and logging in cloud-native environments. Additionally, the ideal candidate should be skilled in identifying misconfigurations, mitigating risks, and driving remediation processes, with bonus points for experience in Kubernetes clusters or serverless architectures. They should also have experience with SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines, and advocating for secure coding practices. Furthermore, they should be knowledgeable in Linux/System Security, including container security, POSIX Capabilities, SECCOMP, and have familiarity with OSQuery and eBPF.
Responsibilities
The Staff Infrastructure Security Software Engineer will be a key member of the Security Engineering Team, responsible for building robust protections around Quora’s products, infrastructure, and people. They will monitor and secure large-scale cloud environments, particularly with AWS, and build secure infrastructure-as-code pipelines. They will also develop and integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines, identify misconfigurations, and drive remediation processes, while advocating for secure coding practices. The role requires availability for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora’s coordination hours (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific).
Skills
Security Engineering
Infrastructure Security
Robust Protections
Security Best Practices
Problem-Solving
Prioritization
Frameworks and Guidelines
Quora
Global knowledge sharing and AI integration platform
About Quora
Quora is a global platform for knowledge sharing that attracts over 400 million unique visitors each month. It allows users to share insights on a wide variety of topics, creating a community focused on learning and connection. Users include individuals looking for information, experts sharing their knowledge, and businesses engaging with a knowledgeable audience. Quora also features Poe, a platform that combines several AI language models like GPT-4 and DALL-E 3, enabling users to chat and explore these technologies in one place. Unlike many competitors, Quora's business model relies on targeted advertising to its large user base, allowing it to continuously expand its offerings to meet user needs.
Key Metrics
Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$351.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine Learning, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees