Principal Engineer (Product Security)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer (Product Security): Driving product security strategy and security maturity across a multi-cloud commerce platform with an accent on DevSecOps, threat modeling, and secure architecture design. Focus on enabling engineering teams to build secure, API-first applications while managing complex security risks in a high-scale environment.

Location: Hybrid role, must be based in or able to work from Berlin, London, or Valencia offices three days a week.

Company

A global leader in commerce innovation, providing flexible, AI-driven solutions that empower enterprises to scale and grow without limits.

What you will do

• Formulate and drive the adoption of product security strategy across engineering teams.
• Standardize security architecture and operational best practices for multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Educate product teams on threat modeling, risk assessments, and secure API-first development.
• Embed security tooling into the SDLC and facilitate the remediation of security risks.
• Collaborate with product management, principal engineers, and compliance teams to align security with business goals.
• Triage new attack vectors and lead customer-facing security discussions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Product Security.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role improving product security.
• Expertise in Secure Architecture design, threat modeling, and DevSecOps.
• Proficiency in Linux, Kubernetes, Terraform, Vault, and at least one scripting language (JavaScript or Go).
• Experience working in a scale-up environment with competing priorities.
• Fluent English communication skills required.

Nice to have

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud-specific security credentials.
• Eagerness to learn and implement new technologies and leadership practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including mental health support via OpenUp.
• Annual learning budget, personalized coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Family Leave Plus policy providing additional fully paid parental leave.
• Equity participation program to share in company success.
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and fair hiring process.