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Staff Software Engineer - Platform Security
ServiceNow
San Diego, USA
Full-time
Senior · 8+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience; Java, Go, or a comparable strongly-typed language at production scale
- Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, OO design, distributed systems tradeoffs
- Production experience running services on Kubernetes (deployments, Helm, CI/CD) in a SaaS/multi-tenant environment. This is assumed, not a differentiator
- Working understanding of core network and application security concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, TLS/PKI fundamentals, proxies, firewalls, allowlisting/denylisting)
- Demonstrated security-first engineering habits: secure coding practices, threat modeling, code review discipline
- Basic Qualifications
- Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience in outbound/egress security, forward proxies, SSRF mitigation, DNS security, or data loss/exfiltration prevention, including egress gateways, network policy enforcement, or TLS inspection
- AuthN/AuthZ, IAM, Certificates, Identity, secure connectivity and external network topology experience
- Some hands-on AI/ML exposure. Not a research background, but real experience applying ML techniques to security/ops problems (anomaly detection, risk scoring, log/telemetry analysis) or critically integrating LLM tooling into engineering workflows
- Experience with regulated environments (FIPS 140-2/3, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, or similar)
- Exposure to post-quantum cryptography in the context of outbound TLS and secure communications
- Track record mentoring engineers and raising the security bar on a team, not just shipping features
- For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $149,800 - $262,200 , plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending ac
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience in outbound/egress security, forward proxies, SSRF mitigation, DNS security, or data loss/exfiltration prevention, including egress gateways, network policy enforcement, or TLS inspection
- AuthN/AuthZ, IAM, Certificates, Identity, secure connectivity and external network topology experience
- Some hands-on AI/ML exposure. Not a research background, but real experience applying ML techniques to security/ops problems (anomaly detection, risk scoring, log/telemetry analysis) or critically integrating LLM tooling into engineering workflows
- Experience with regulated environments (FIPS 140-2/3, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, or similar)
- Exposure to post-quantum cryptography in the context of outbound TLS and secure communications
- Track record mentoring engineers and raising the security bar on a team, not just shipping features
- For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $149,800 - $262,200, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
- Work Personas
- We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
- Accommodations
- We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance.
- Export Control Regulations
- For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
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- It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
- Join us to put AI to work for people.
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