Senior Product Security Engineer, Server, Cork

Want to secure the future of data management and AI/ML? At MongoDB we are transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing AI/ML-powered apps that people and enterprises use every day. We are the leading modern data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. Overall, the worldwide data management software market is massive (IDC forecasts it to be $138 billion by 2026!). Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity.

Who You Are With a strong security engineering background, you’re looking for a role that gives you the freedom to increase MongoDB’s resonance with customers by strengthening our core database products. You’re passionate about solving hard security engineering problems while putting a strong emphasis on customer experience, leveraging your own significant experience. You enjoy collaborating with different teams to innovate and implement pragmatic solutions.

Who We Are The MongoDB Product Security organization is a diverse collection of individuals working together to scale MongoDB’s security, both security of the products themselves and the security features we offer to customers. The team is responsible for the MongoDB Database Server Community and Enterprise editions.

The MongoDB Product Security organization works with software engineers to design, implement, and operate systems in a manner that protects customer data. It is a multidisciplinary team that covers product, software, cloud, infrastructure, and operational security concerns. The team does the following:

Build a developer driven security program where there is tight integration with engineering artifacts, process, and tooling.

Use software architecture and coding patterns to reduce the impact of security issues.

Be security subject matter experts for our tech stack and products.

Responsibilities

You will take ownership, define strategy, and drive improvement for parts of our program such as fuzzing, threat modeling, secrets management, or container security

Advocate for and lead complex security projects from inception through completion

Drive architecture, patterns, and processes across Server Engineering that make security the easiest path

Partner closely with engineering teams to design and implement security controls across our software and systems

Research and POC new attacks against our systems. Plan and perform product security assessments including architecture review threat modeling, code review, pen testing and general security consulting to proactively build security controls

Serve as a security subject matter expert for software security and architecture

Educate the engineering org on security through CTFs, lunch-and-learns, and one-on-one mentorship

Requirements

7+ years of experience in application security, software security, or product security

Proven experience in C++ programming, performing security assessments on low-level codebases, and implementing remediation strategies for memory-related security flaws such as buffer overflows and memory leaks

Programming experience and ability to contribute code back to our environments

A strong track record of partnering with software engineers: leading threat models, performing security design reviews, and developing an understanding of their product space to form pragmatic security recommendations and influence their prioritization.

Comfortable communicating complex technical issues in a simple manner that builds trust with a variety of audiences

Demonstrated ownership of security initiatives, with the ability to deliver results autonomously or collaboratively

Can work flexible hours occasionally to collaborate with US-based colleagues

Don’t feel that you meet all of the requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway because studies have shown that some strong candidates may self-select out of the interview process prematurely. We have a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and high-performing environment at MongoDB and want to continuously improve our ability to deliver for customers.

Nice to Haves

Subject matter expertise in database security, or data security

Knowledge of database engines, database internals, or applied cryptography

Experience contributing or partnering with security researchers to identify vulnerabilities that eventually are published CVEs or administrative responsibilities of a CNA

Success in this role means

Seeing projects through from conception to completion in order to deliver new services or capabilities for the team

Establishing yourself as a go-to person for discussing security topics

This role can be based out of our Dublin office, or remotely in Ireland.

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learnmore about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Req ID 4263321471

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