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Security Engineer

Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce, unlocking real-time relevance using AI to power billions of transactions connecting hundreds of millions of customers.
$170,000 - $185,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce

Job Description

Rokt, a leading ecommerce technology company, is seeking a Security Engineer to join their team in New York. This role sits at the intersection of security and AI, focusing on protecting their platform that handles millions of transactions daily. The position offers a competitive compensation package of $245,000 - $260,000 including base salary, equity, and benefits.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining advanced security solutions, leveraging AI to automate threat detection and response. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and modern API architectures. The role requires expertise in threat intelligence, detection, response, and forensics, with a particular focus on addressing AI-based threats.

As a Security Engineer at Rokt, you'll be pioneering the use of 'good' AI to protect against 'bad' AI, working alongside top-tier developers and platform teams. You'll be responsible for establishing an agentic SOC, ensuring 24/7 threat detection and response with minimal human intervention. The role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders, including system owners, Legal teams, and Senior Leadership.

Rokt offers an inclusive culture where diversity is valued, and employees become shareholders through equity grants. The company provides excellent benefits including catered lunches, gym membership, comprehensive health insurance, and flexible leave policies. With offices globally, this role offers exposure to international markets while working with a team that values innovation and continuous learning.

This is an ideal opportunity for a security professional who wants to work at the forefront of AI and security in a high-growth environment, making a significant impact on protecting critical ecommerce infrastructure.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Security Engineer

  • Develop AI-Driven Security Solutions including log management, detection rules, and incident response workflows
  • Automate Threat Assessments using AI for threat intelligence gathering
  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise in application security threats and modern API architectures
  • Collaborate with system owners, Legal, PR teams, and Senior Leadership
  • Stay informed on security trends and emerging threats
  • Mentor and educate business teams on security practices
  • Drive continuous improvement of security processes and tools
  • Uphold commitment to being a Force for Good in AI security implementation

Requirements For Security Engineer

Python
Go
Kubernetes
  • Strong understanding of application security threats in API-based architectures
  • Experience with Kubernetes-based operating environments
  • Expertise in threat modeling and threat catalogues
  • Technical ability in user and entity behavioral analysis (UEBA)
  • Hands-on incident response and forensics experience
  • Proficiency in Go or Python programming
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)
  • Familiarity with security data lake technologies and forensic tools

Benefits For Security Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Company equity for all employees
  • Catered lunch and healthy snacks
  • Gym membership
  • 401K with 4% dollar-for-dollar matching
  • Fully funded premium health insurance
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Extra leave including bonus annual leave and sabbatical leave
  • Global offices in New York, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and London

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