Software Developer, Security

The Role: Software Developer

As an early member of the new Security Services team, you will help build, own, and operate critical infrastructure powering Gemini’s security capabilities. In this hands-on Engineer role, you will collaborate with other security and engineering teams to develop platforms, tools, systems, and reusable components that enable our defense. You will hone your skills establishing robust backend services. You will have the opportunity to shape best practices around secure software development, automation, and DevSecOps. Your mission is developing, operating, and supporting the tech that protects Gemini.

Responsibilities:

Build, improve, and support security platforms and tools leveraging solid software engineering
Work with security and engineering teams to gather requirements and deliver capabilities
Adopt and promote secure coding patterns, security automation, and DevSecOps
Receive mentoring and develop hands-on engineering skills as an early team member
Assist in maintaining and extending existing security platforms and tools owned by the team
Partner with engineering teams to balance features and operational excellence
Minimum Qualifications:

1-2 years of experience in backend software engineering and infrastructure roles
Experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems
Hands-on software development experience in modern languages
Knowledge of Linux, networking, containers, and cloud infrastructure
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to understand needs
Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in information security, security automation, and/or DevSecOps
Knowledge of cryptographic concepts, secure coding, and threat modeling
Familiarity with security technologies like SIEM, WAF, EDR, and SAST
Experience building and/or operating access control, authentication, and/or authorization systems
It Pays to Work Here

The compensation & benefits package for this role includes:
Competitive starting salary
A discretionary annual bonus
Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
Comprehensive health plans
401K with company matching
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible time off