Security Engineer

San Francisco, California

Happy Robot
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About Happyrobot

HappyRobot is a platform to build and deploy AI workers that automate communication.

Our AI workers connect to any system or data source to handle phone calls, email, messages

We target the logistics industry which relies heavily on communication to book, check on, & pay for freight. Primarily working with freight brokers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, shippers, warehouses, & other supply chain enterprises and tech startups.

We raised a Series A round from a16z and YC and we're growing very fast, on track to hit double digit ARR by June this year.

We're looking for rockstars with a relentless drive, unstoppable energy, and a true passion for building something great-ready to embrace the challenge, push limits, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, working from 9 to 9, six days a week.

Responsibilities
  • Explain security architecture and compliance standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
  • Support security discussions in pre-sales and onboarding
  • Design and implement security in cloud-native environments (AWS/GCP, Kubernetes)
  • Secure microservices, API gateways, and apply zero-trust networking principles
  • Harden containers (Docker, Kubernetes), manage RBAC and secrets
  • Set up and manage IAM for backend services and internal tools
  • Build secure CI/CD pipelines (scanning, signing, deploying)
  • Monitor and detect security threats and anomalies in production
  • Integrate secure SDLC tools (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning)
  • Implement logging and audit trails for compliance and incident response
Must Have
  • Strong communication skills; able to engage effectively with customer security teams
  • Clear understanding and ability to explain security architecture and compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
  • Experience supporting enterprise customers during onboarding and pre-sales discussions related to security posture
  • Proven experience designing secure, cloud-native infrastructure (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS/GCP)
  • Deep understanding of securing microservices, including API gateways, service mesh, and zero-trust networking
  • Hands-on experience hardening containerized environments; strong knowledge of RBAC, secrets management, and IAM
  • Ability to build and manage secure CI/CD pipelines, including monitoring and alerting in production environments
  • Experience implementing secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices (e.g., SAST, DAST, dependency scanning)
  • Skilled in setting up logging, audit trails, and supporting incident response processes
Why join us?
  • Opportunity to work at a high-growth AI startup, backed by top investors.
  • Fast Growth - Backed by a16z and YC, on track for double-digit ARR.
  • Ownership & Autonomy - Take full ownership of projects and ship fast.
  • Top-Tier Compensation - Competitive salary + equity in a high-growth startup.
  • Comprehensive Benefits - Healthcare, dental, vision coverage.
  • Work With the Best - Join a world-class team of engineers and builders.

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Date Posted: 19 April 2025
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