Staff Security Engineer

As a Staff Security Engineer you are someone who thrives on designing and implementing scalable security solutions. You will play a key role in architecting, deploying, and maintaining security infrastructure while enabling the business to innovate securely. This is an opportunity to create security systems that are intuitive, automated, and deeply embedded into Cadence.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Architect and implement security solutions that scale with the company’s growth, focusing on automation, resilience, and developer & user-friendly security.  Build out proofs of concept, tools, and/or platforms to address security problems at scale.
• Build tools with an emphasis on self-service, automation, and performance that identify and mitigate application security risks and flaws. 
• Eliminate classes of security problems by shifting the detection and preventions left into the developer workflow. Provide architectural, design, and threat-based guidance to software development teams to improve security maturity before code is created.
• Work with SecOps to enhance our ability to detect threats early and respond effectively.
• Partner with our DevOps team to assess infrastructure security and propose improved security solutions.  
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure security maturity work is being prioritized and addressed in ways both timely and durable.
• Ensure security controls align with HIPAA framework without impeding development and productivity velocity.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 5+ years of experience as a Staff Security Engineer on a high-growth startup team. 
• You take ownership and proactively design solutions that eliminate security bottlenecks while enabling innovation.
• You minimize manual work through scripting, APIs, and infrastructure as code.  
• Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure), identity management, application security, modern security frameworks (ie OWASP, NIST) and HIPAA regulatory experience.  
• Diverse experience with application security tooling and processes that include code review, SAST, penetration testing, and risk management. High proficiency with source code management tools and security features of each(e.g., Github, Bitbucket)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, or similar) and experience integrating security into DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to assess risk, anticipate attack vectors, and proactively mitigate threats through layered security.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, IT, compliance, and leadership to drive security initiatives forward.

WHO WE ARE:

The work we do at Cadence each day changes lives and as such, the stakes and the pace are high. Our fully remote work environment values autonomy, curiosity, and experimentation. Our team is challenged with new opportunities daily. We are growing fast and want team members who are excited about tackling an endless list of big and complex problems. Cadence has rapidly grown into one of the largest remote patient monitoring platforms in the US, and we are just getting started.

We seek ambitious individuals who are passionate about lifelong learning and eager to be part of a winning team that's shaping the future of healthcare. In return, we provide competitive total compensation packages with meaningful equity in one of the fastest growing healthtech companies in the US. If you're ready to make a difference and drive positive change, we invite you to join us at Cadence.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

Cadence recognizes the unique needs of its diverse, distributed workforce and seeks to provide an inclusive work environment for its world-class clinicians and technologists.

• Company culture all about impact, shared growth mindset, empowerment, and integrity
• An opportunity to help improve the quality of life of millions of Americans
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive salaries and stock options
• TelaDoc (virtual primary care)
• National and local discounts powered by TriNet
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Remote equipment setup and home office stipend
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K and 401K match
• Charitable Donation Match program
• Expected compensation range: $180,000- $220,000 annual base salary plus stock options
• Location: Remote