Software Security Engineer

TL;DR

Software Security Engineer: Designing and implementing security automation, tooling, and reusable security patterns that integrate into the software development and deployment lifecycle for the hirify.global Cloud platform with an accent on secure coding practices, cloud-native architectures, and vulnerability remediation. Focus on solving complex security problems through code, improving developer experience, and deeply integrating security into cloud-native development workflows.

Location: Berlin. Hybrid working model.

Company

hirify.global is the leading European digitalization partner for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) providing cloud infrastructure, cloud services, and hosting services.

What you will do

• Design and implement security automation and tooling into the software development and deployment lifecycle.
• Build and maintain internal developer tools like libraries, SDKs, CI/CD plugins, and policies-as-code systems.
• Contribute code directly to platform and product services for vulnerability remediation, configuration hardening, and secure pattern adoption.
• Work with engineering teams to embed lightweight and actionable threat modeling early in the feature lifecycle.
• Develop and promote secure-by-default patterns and components.
• Collaborate with product, platform, DevOps, and compliance peers to translate security requirements into practical engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in AI-driven software engineering with proficiency in Go, Rust, Java, or C.
• In-depth understanding of secure coding practices, common vulnerability classes, and cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes, microservices, CI/CD).
• Ability to design, implement, test, and maintain production-grade code.
• Hands-on experience building internal developer tooling, such as SDKs, libraries, CI/CD plugins, or policies-as-code systems.
• German and English fluently.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAST/DAST integration, dependency scanning, fuzzing, or supply chain security.
• Experience in large-scale cloud or platform environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model and flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
• Subsidized canteen and various free drinks at some locations.
• Modern office space with very good transport connections.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.

Hiring process

• Candidates must undergo a security check (SÜ2).