Security Engineer

Company: HappyRobot
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

About HappyrobotHappyRobot is a platform to build and deploy AI workers that automate communication.Our AI workers connect to any system or data source to handle phone calls, email, messages---We target the logistics industry which relies heavily on communication to book, check on, & pay for freight. Primarily working with freight brokers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, shippers, warehouses, & other supply chain enterprises and tech startups.We raised a Series A round from a16z and YC and we're growing very fast, on track to hit double digit ARR by June this year.We're looking for rockstars with a relentless drive, unstoppable energy, and a true passion for building something great-ready to embrace the challenge, push limits, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, working from 9 to 9, six days a week.Responsibilities

• Explain security architecture and compliance standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
• Support security discussions in pre-sales and onboarding
• Design and implement security in cloud-native environments (AWS/GCP, Kubernetes)
• Secure microservices, API gateways, and apply zero-trust networking principles
• Harden containers (Docker, Kubernetes), manage RBAC and secrets
• Set up and manage IAM for backend services and internal tools
• Build secure CI/CD pipelines (scanning, signing, deploying)
• Monitor and detect security threats and anomalies in production
• Integrate secure SDLC tools (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning)
• Implement logging and audit trails for compliance and incident responseMust Have
  • Strong communication skills; able to engage effectively with customer security teams
  • Clear understanding and ability to explain security architecture and compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
  • Experience supporting enterprise customers during onboarding and pre-sales discussions related to security posture
  • Proven experience designing secure, cloud-native infrastructure (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS/GCP)
  • Deep understanding of securing microservices, including API gateways, service mesh, and zero-trust networking
  • Hands-on experience hardening containerized environments; strong knowledge of RBAC, secrets management, and IAM
  • Ability to build and manage secure CI/CD pipelines, including monitoring and alerting in production environments
  • Experience implementing secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices (e.g., SAST, DAST, dependency scanning)
  • Skilled in setting up logging, audit trails, and supporting incident response processesWhy join us?
    • Opportunity to work at a high-growth AI startup, backed by top investors.
    • Fast Growth - Backed by a16z and YC, on track for double-digit ARR.
    • Ownership & Autonomy - Take full ownership of projects and ship fast.
    • Top-Tier Compensation - Competitive salary + equity in a high-growth startup.
    • Comprehensive Benefits - Healthcare, dental, vision coverage.
    • Work With the Best - Join a world-class team of engineers and builders.
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