lead security engineer
turbopufferUSPosted 27 March 2026
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Job Description
lead security engineer
turbopuffer is seeking a security expert to take our posture to the next level.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- implement security-related features within the turbopuffer codebase and infrastructure
- handle security operations, including threat detection and response, vulnerability and incident management, etc.
- contribute to the security and compliance roadmap
- communicate directly with our customers’ security teams to build trust
- grow the security team over time
MUST-HAVES
- you’re a proficient programmer in a security-critical context
- you're a strong communicator and can explain complex ideas clearly
- your passion for infosec is contagious
NICE TO HAVE
- you've lead security in a cloud-native environment
- you’re intimately familiar with secure practises in:
- rust and typescript
- k8s (GKE, EKS, AKS)
- you’ve made interesting contributions to the security community (e.g. exploits, research, open source, speaking)
- you have experience with compliance (e.g. SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27k) in a cloud-native environment
VALUES WE LIVE BY
- overstep > understep
- correctness > simplicity > performance
- show > tell
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