Security Engineer

The Role:We're looking for a hands-on Security Engineer to help with building, operating and securing Modal's low-level systems and infrastructure. This role involves close partnership with engineering to drive projects across Appsec, Cloudsec, Detection and Response, and Compliance. Requirements:5+ years building and operating security controls or tooling in production systems (ideally at a cloud/SaaS or developer platform) Proficiency in at least one of: Python, Go, or Rust Strong fundamentals in systems and networking Experience with modern cloud security: IAM design, VPC/networking, container security, Kubernetes Depth in at least two security domains (e.g., Appsec, Cloudsec, Detection & Response, Identity Management, GRC or Offensive Security) Comfortable owning the full lifecycle: threat modeling, secure design reviews, code/infra reviews, vulnerability management, and partnering with engineers to land fixes Clear communication, product sense, and high empathy for developer productivity Ability to work in-person in our NYC office