Principal Engineer, DataRobot

• The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in modern identity protocols and will have a proven track record of shaping the future of security standards
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4 years in a security-focused role
• Deep, hands-on expertise with OAuth 2.0 and OIDC, including a thorough understanding of the specifications and various grant types
• Proven experience in designing and building highly scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Go, Python, Java, or Rust
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with maintaining software that is delivered in an on-premise or self-managed environment

Desirable

• We are seeking a seasoned and forward-thinking Principal Engineer for our Security and Access Management team
• In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of securing our innovative platform that supports industry leading security for Agentic AI
• You will be responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of our authentication and authorization services, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and reliable
• You will work together with both the Engineering Manager and Product Manager of the Security and Access Management team, in a three-way partnership to direct the work of the team
• Lead the technical direction and architecture for the team, making key decisions on technology stacks, and design patterns for identity and access management
• Mentor and guide a talented team of security engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Translate the team's vision and business requirements into a clear technical roadmap and tangible deliverables
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and compliance, to deliver cohesive and secure solutions
• Collaborate with customers to educate, architect and deliver security solutions for Agentic AI workloads
• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure authentication and authorization services using modern protocols like OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• Serve as the in-house expert on all aspects of identity, from fundamental concepts to intricate implementation details
• Stay at the cutting edge of security protocols and standards, driving the evolution of our authentication architecture
• Pioneer the security strategy for our Agentic AI platform, addressing unique challenges and threats
• Conduct threat modeling for AI agents and multi-agent systems to identify and mitigate risks such as prompt injection, model exploitation, and data poisoning
• Design and implement security controls for the entire AI model lifecycle, from data ingress to model deployment and inferencing
• Design and implement adversarial testing strategies and solutions for DataRobot’s AI platform
• Actively participate in the security community, with a preference for candidates who have contributed to RFC documents related to authentication, authorization, or security best practices
• Ensure our security practices and services are compliant with relevant industry standards and regulations
• Interface between auditors and engineering teams for acquiring and maintaining security certifications such as FedRAMP, HIPAA, and ISO 27001