Security Software Engineer II, Corporate Security

About this role

Join Pinterest's Corporate Security team as a Security Software Engineer II to design and implement enterprise security solutions that protect the platform for millions of users. You'll develop automation tools, secure engineering practices, and collaborate across teams to detect and remediate threats while leveraging AI to enhance security processes.

What you'll do

• Develop scripts, tools, and automated pipelines for vulnerability scanning and incident triage
• Integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes
• Design and maintain software systems with security best practices embedded throughout the development lifecycle
• Partner with security engineers and IT teams to improve threat detection and remediation across infrastructure
• Use AI to accelerate security analysis while maintaining critical evaluation and verification of results
• Enhance security engineering efficiency and coverage through AI-assisted automation

What they're looking for

• Linux/UNIX, macOS, or Windows internals and hardening
• Security automation and scripting
• CI/CD pipeline integration
• Vulnerability scanning and management
• Incident triage and response
• AI tools for security engineering
• Enterprise security architecture
• Secure software development practices

Benefits

• Equity compensation
• Flexible work arrangement (1-2 in-office days per 6 months)
• Remote work option across the US
• Access to modern security tools and technologies
• Collaborative, inclusive team environment
• Opportunity to impact security for millions of users

Likely interview questions

• Describe a security vulnerability you found and how you automated the detection or remediation process across multiple systems.
• Walk us through your experience with CI/CD pipeline security integration—what challenges did you face and how did you solve them?