Security Engineer, Highspot
CA$118-158k
Employees are eligible to receive stock options and may also receive other forms of compensation
Sales enablement platform
Open for applications
Sales enablement platform
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
CA$118-158k
Employees are eligible to receive stock options and may also receive other forms of compensation
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower companies to elevate customer conversations that drive strategic growth.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years of progressive experience in one or more of the following domains: security engineering, application security, DevSecOps, detection and response, or adjacent security disciplines with a track record of cross-functional engagement
- Working knowledge of at least one programming language (Python, Ruby, Go, Rust, JavaScript) and comfortable reading and critically reviewing code in languages you may not have deep proficiency in
- Familiarity with cloud-native architectures (e.g., AWS, containers, microservices) and an understanding of common cloud security risks and mitigations
- Hands-on experience with deploying, operating, and interpreting results from security tools such as static analyzers, web vulnerability scanners, supply chain analysis scanners, and host-based intrusion detection systems
- Understanding of CI/CD environments and ability to integrate security into DevOps workflows
- Operational familiarity with incident response, SIEM/SOAR, or security operations/engineering functions
- A proactive mindset with strong ownership, a growth-oriented learning approach, and a passion for staying ahead of evolving security challenges and technologies
What the job involves
- We’re expanding our world-class global Security team as part of our Trust Program, and we’re looking for versatile, practical Security Engineers to join our rapidly growing Security organization in Seattle or Vancouver, BC
- As our engineering presence scales, we’re looking for Security Engineers in North America to ensure deeper coverage, strengthen collaboration with product and infrastructure teams, and uphold the trust of our customers around the world
- In this dynamic and cross-functional role, you’ll gain broad exposure by engaging in diverse projects spanning multiple security domains: application security, infrastructure scanning, security operations, and incident response
- Your day-to-day may include securing our product, conducting security validation and vulnerability remediation, managing real-world security incidents, and building out our detection and response capabilities through automation, curiosity, and hands-on engineering
- You’ll work closely with IT, Product Engineering, and Infrastructure teams as part of our global Security team
- In your first 3–6 months, you’ll collaborate deeply with existing team members across the US and India, with strong support and guided onboarding, building toward increased independence while contributing to a globally distributed, inclusive, and high-trust team culture
- What You'll Do
- Contribute to application security assessments, threat modeling, and secure code reviews across product features, internal tools, endpoints, and third-party integrations
- Partner directly with product engineering to implement secure-by-default and privacy-by-design best practices within our software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Actively participate in, investigate, and respond to security incidents, including detection, triage, containment, and root cause analysis
- Gain experience and mentorship from seasoned security professionals while contributing to a growing, collaborative, and high-impact global security team
- Build and refine security detection rules, automate response workflows, and optimize alert management across cloud environments, corporate infrastructure, and SaaS ecosystem
- Contribute to internal security projects, security-centered engineering follow-ups, and respond effectively to vulnerabilities identified by internal teams and external sources
- Continuously enhance tooling, visibility, and workflows for security across our environments (e.g. , Github, DAST/SAST, infrastructure scanners, SIEM/SOAR, etc.)
- Document finding, decisions, and processes clearly, contributing to security playbooks and knowledge bases
- Respond to security requests via internal channels and contribute to sprint-led initiatives, balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution and security operations
- Participate in on-call rotations to maintain continuous security coverage and promptly respond to incidents, ensuring the security and resilience of our 24x7 platform and global workforce
- This position reports directly to the Head of Global Security in Seattle, Washington, USA
Our take
Highspot is an AI-driven sales enablement platform that enhances sales team performance globally. It offers intelligent content management, training, contextual guidance, and customer engagement in a unified platform. This integration, supported by actionable analytics, helps companies turn strategic plans into effective sales.
Highspot's annual recurring revenue has grown over tenfold in recent years, highlighting the importance of sales enablement in improving sales team performance. The company's innovation and customer satisfaction have led to record new customer acquisitions and revenue growth, with clients like Hootsuite, Twitter, Siemens, and Nestle.
Despite a 10% workforce reduction following its expansion into Canada, Highspot continues to innovate. The Spring ’24 release expands generative AI capabilities, providing personalised, just-in-time coaching and content personalisation at scale. Highspot Discover showcases these innovations, reinforcing Highspot's leadership in sales enablement.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jan 2022
$248m
SERIES F
Feb 2021
$200m
SERIES E
Total funding: $642.6m
Company benefits
- Generous PTO
- Free, Immersive Learning Courses
- Flexible Transportation Options
- Equity For Everyone
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible work and holiday schedules
- Competitive compensation
- Work from home opportunities
- Modern Health and Wellness Program
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP & DPSP)
Leadership
Robert Wahbe
(CEO)Former Corporate Vice President of the Server and Tools Division at Microsoft
Oliver Sharp
(Chief Solution Architect)Former General Manager of Strategy, Server and Tools Division at Microsoft
David Wortendyke
(CPO)Former Partner Architect at Windows Azure for over 20 years
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