Principal Software Engineer (Information Security)

Location: 805 SE Moberly Ln., Bentonville, Arkansas, United States; designated home office

Annual salary: $110,000–$220,000, plus performance bonuses and possible stock compensation.

Company

hirify.global develops retail and data-driven technology solutions; the AI Security Team protects enterprise AI-driven assets and infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design and implement secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives and security requirements.
• Threat-model agent systems using frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and MITRE ATLAS.
• Secure tools, MCP servers, integrations, and code-execution or browsing environments by reviewing schemas, validating inputs and outputs, and applying sandboxing.
• Protect multi-agent and agent-to-agent communication against injected instructions, privilege escalation, and excessive delegation.
• Secure the software supply chain and model governance, including vetting base models and fine-tuned open-weight derivatives.
• Collaborate with security, legal, privacy, and product stakeholders on autonomy levels, acceptable use, NIST AI RMF alignment, testing, telemetry, and operational readiness.

Requirements

• Extensive software engineering experience with a strong focus on information security principles and practices.
• Python proficiency and familiarity with coding standards, frameworks, and platforms including Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Expertise in designing scalable, secure architectures and implementing telemetry.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience driving quality assurance, testing strategies, and defect management.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring associates.
• Either a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area plus 5 years of software engineering or related experience at a technology, retail, or data-driven company; or 7 years of such experience without the stated degree.

Nice to have

• Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC certification.
• Master's degree in a relevant technical or cybersecurity field.
• 3 years of experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects.
• Experience creating inclusive digital experiences, implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, using assistive technologies, and applying digital accessibility best practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Performance-based annual or quarterly bonuses, stock opportunities, company discounts, and other financial benefits.
• Walmart-paid education through Live Better U, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Benefits and paid leave depend on job classification and length of employment and are subject to applicable plan terms.