Senior Software Engineer, Spire Global

• Experience: 5+ years in software or security engineering, with at least 3+ years in security-focused roles. Experience with secure cloud systems (AWS), CI/CD security, and compliance efforts (e.g., NIST, CMMC, or FedRAMP)
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in container security (Docker/Kubernetes), security tools (e.g., Trivy, Snyk, Falco, OPA), and programming languages for tooling (Python, Rust). Understanding of modern attacks and defenses
• Security Acumen: Knowledge of common threats (e.g., injection, lateral movement), controls (NIST 800-53 mappings), DevSecOps practices, SBOMs, zero-trust principles, and SIEM-integrated logging
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate constructively with internal teams and contribute to external security discussions as needed
• Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role
• If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-DC1

Desirable

• You'll focus on hands-on design and implementation of security related software, to shift security left in our development processes
• This includes embedding automated controls such as SBOMs and vulnerability scanning into CI/CD pipelines; maintaining and updating our internal shared libraries and infrastructure for authentication, authorization, and logging; and assisting with monitoring tools for operational services
• Where needed, you'll help align systems with NIST 800-171/CMMC requirements, collaborating closely with the Principal Security Engineer, AWS infra team, dev tooling team, chief software engineer, and cybersecurity/GRC group
• You'll work in a lean, impact-focused environment—prioritizing deliverables like secure code and architecture with bureaucracy handled by the TPM/GRC org as much as possible
• Occasional engagement in security discussions with government entities may be involved, under the principal security engineer's guidance
• ~80-90% hands-on work, with the remainder on collaboration and learning
• Implement Security Controls in SDLC: Assist in integrating security automation into pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions/ArgoCD for SAST/DAST/SCA, SBOM generation, and vulnerability scanning)
• Support Shared Libraries and Infra: Contribute to evolving standard libraries/infra for authn/authz, logging, and other runtime security features, including testing and updates
• Contribute to CMMC Compliance: Hands-on support for implementing controls (e.g., encryption, secure configurations, monitoring) to meet/exceed CMMC Level 2 requirements in AC, IA, SC, and SI families, building on our ISO 27001 foundation
• Assist with Reviews and Models: Participate in security architecture reviews, code audits, and threat modeling; help identify and remediate issues like API vulnerabilities or supply chain risks
• Team Collaboration: Engage in code reviews, pair programming sessions, and tooling development to advance secure practices; provide peer support within the security engineering team

• To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check
• This may include criminal history and employment verification