Senior Security Engineer

About Moloco: Moloco builds some of the most powerful AI advertising solutions in the world. Our name—short for "machine learning company"—reflects our core mission: democratizing access to the advanced AI that has historically been reserved for tech giants. Led by machine learning pioneers who built some of the most successful ad systems at Google, including YouTube's monetization engine and key search advertising technologies, we're transforming how businesses grow and compete in the digital economy. Built with AI from day one, Moloco’s planet-scale machine learning platform powers a suite of solutions for advertising growth and monetization. Moloco Ads is an AI-powered platform that delivers real business outcomes for mobile app marketers through performance-based user acquisition. Moloco Commerce Media enables retailers and marketplaces to build revenue-generating ad businesses that balance user experience and advertiser performance. Moloco is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Seattle, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Beijing, Singapore, Gurgaon, Tokyo, Shanghai, London, Tel Aviv, and Berlin. Moloco is a truly rewarding place to work and in an exciting period of growth, which you could be a part of. Join us today and apply now! The Impact You’ll Be Contributing to Moloco: We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to strengthen the security posture of our cloud infrastructure and applications. This role is critical to proactively identifying and reducing risk, automating security controls, and ensuring Moloco’s platforms remain secure, resilient, and compliant as the business scales. The Opportunity: As a Senior Security Engineer , you will partner closely with DevOps, platform, and application teams to embed security into day-to-day engineering workflows. You will help shift security left, reduce operational risk, and enable teams to move fast without compromising security. Integrated Security : Embeds automated security testing (SAST/DAST) into CI/CD pipelines to identify vulnerabilities early. Secure Infrastructure : Implements safeguards across infrastructure-as-code, containers, and cloud environments to minimize risk from misconfigurations or unintended use. Threat Management : Automates vulnerability scans and real-time threat responses to reduce risks. Participate in security triage and vulnerability management process.  Compliance : Ensures adherence to standards like SOC 2 or GDPR within DevOps processes. Efficiency : Automates manual security tasks, accelerates development, and reduces delays caused by late-stage fixes. Resilience : Builds robust defenses against evolving threats with incident response playbooks and threat intelligence. How Do I Know if the Role is Right For Me? Minimum Requirements: 5+ years of experience as a Security Engineer or in a similar role with a strong foundation in CI/CD, automation, and cloud infrastructure Strong understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Experience securing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Harness) Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and related security tools Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc) Hands-on experience with container security (e.g., Docker image scanning, Kubernetes best practices) Knowledge of IAM, secrets management, and secure key handling Experience with vulnerability scanning, remediation workflows, and risk prioritization. Ability to identify and mitigate misconfigurations in cloud and IaC environments Comfortable collaborating with DevOps, platform, and application teams Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) Experience with security monitoring and incident response processes Exposure to SIEM or EDR tools (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Google SecOps) Experience with SAST/DAST and dependency scanning tools Familiarity with zero-trust networking concepts Knowledge of threat modeling and risk assessment practices Our Compensation And Benefits (for United States Residents Only) In accordance with various state laws, the range provided is a reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We also offer a competitive benefits package. Base Pay Range: $172,000 — $228,000 USD Moloco Thrive: Benefits and Well-Being:  We take care of you and create the conditions for you to do the best work of your career. Through a lens of inclusion, we offer innovative benefits that empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families so they can do the best work of their lives. Moloco Values:  Lead with Humility: Everyone’s voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and fe