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Software Development Security Engineer

Workday15 days ago
Vancouver, Toronto
CA$76,300 - CA$114,450/yearly
Mid Level

Top Benefits

401k plan
Company equity
Vision & dental insurance

About the role

Who you are

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering focused on security or building security tools
  • 3+ years experience with Python and Python web development framework (FastAPI, Flask, Or Django)
  • 3+ years experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Other Qualifications
  • Familiarity with AI security concepts
  • Experience with building AI
  • Familiarity with SOC2, ISO27001, ISO 27701 and ISO 42001
  • Proficiency in security tools (e.g., Snyk, Semgrep, Contrast, Wiz)
  • Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloudformation, Ansible)
  • Full-stack generalist
  • Proficient in database systems (Postgres, DynamoDB, Redis, Pinecone)
  • Strong understanding of platform, application, and cloud security fundamentals
  • Strong understanding and practical application of modern software development practices, working with DevOps, automated testing, and observability
  • Understanding of network and application security threats, attack techniques, and mitigation options
  • Experience with incident response
  • Able to work independently and coordinate activities across multiple teams
  • Ability to drive multiple projects and priorities while managing operational responsibilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, building positive relationships with partner organizations
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent job experience

What the job involves

  • The Evisort Security team is expanding and looking for a security software engineer to join our team
  • We’re a hands-on security engineering team focused on building security software and enabling secure development across the stack
  • From building security tools, securing our AI agent infrastructure, we embed security into every phase of the SDLC
  • Our work spans cloud security, application security, AI security, runtime security, and ensuring alignment with compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001
  • We partner closely with engineering to drive practical, scalable security solutions that support rapid innovation
  • As a security software engineer, you will work closely with DevOps, Security, and Development teams to ensure security is baked into our systems
  • Design and build security products that empower the entire Workday AI organization
  • Integrate security at every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and deployment pipelines
  • Partner with engineering and platform teams to implement security-by-design and shift-left security practices
  • Patch vulnerable dependencies
  • Design and build security products that support and protect the broader organization
  • Manage the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle, including discovery, assessment, prioritization, remediation, and reporting

Benefits

  • 401k plan
  • Company equity
  • Vision and dental insurance
  • Work from home opportunities
  • Health insurance
  • On-site health clinic (Pleasanton office)
  • Virtual primary care
  • Flexible time-off policy
  • Global mental health resources
  • Global dedicated on-site clinical counselors
  • Global well-being days
  • $25k fertility/family planning benefits
  • North Star financial wellness
  • Retirement funds and matching

About Workday

Software Development
10,000+

Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, helping customers adapt and thrive in a changing world. Workday applications for financial management, human resources, planning, spend management, and analytics are built with artificial intelligence and machine learning at the core to help organizations around the world embrace the future of work. Workday is used by more than 10,000 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 50% of the Fortune 500.