Senior Software Engineer, Security chez Brain Corp

Brain Corp is a San Diego, California, USA-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry. Our purpose is to create autonomous technology that helps the real world work better. Brain's robotic and AI solutions help retailers ensure that the right product is on the right shelf at the right price, in a clean environment. Through the BrainOS® Robotics Platform, which powers the largest global fleet of the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in operation in commercial public spaces, Brain Corp delivers insightful and efficient automated solutions in both commercial floor cleaning and inventory management, empowering organizations and their employees to achieve more. Brain Corp currently powers more than 30,000 AMRs, representing the largest fleet of its kind in the world. Brain Corp is funded by the SoftBank Vision Fund, Clearbridge, and Qualcomm Ventures.

Position Overview:

The Senior Software Engineer - Security is a key contributor within Brain Corp’s  engineering organization for strengthening the security posture of the company’s robotics platform and cloud services. This role spans the  full technology stack, including development pipeline, embedded systems, cloud infrastructure, application development, and secure manufacturing workflows. The engineer collaborates closely with software engineering, AI/Autonomy, hardware, DevOps, IT, and Privacy/Compliance teams to ensure our systems are secure by design. Core responsibilities include  contributing to security solutions, reducing our attack surface, assisting in vulnerability remediation, and supporting ongoing security initiatives to keep our platforms resilient against evolving threats.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security practices across embedded systems, cloud infrastructure, webapps, CI/CD pipelines, and manufacturing workflows.
• Implement privilege separation, secure boot, key management, and authentication mechanisms to strengthen system-level protections.
• Ensure compliance with SOC2 and other customer security and data privacy requirements through audits, documentation, and proactive safeguards.
• Enforce policies for source control, cloud RBAC, data access, and software supply chain security.
• Develop monitoring and alerting systems for data access, network traffic, and cloud resources to quickly detect suspicious activity.
• Deploy tools and processes to detect exploitation attempts, respond to incidents, and minimize impact.
• Provide security insights on design reviews and code reviews, guide developers on secure coding standards, vulnerability remediation, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Software, AI/Autonomy, Hardware, DevOps, IT, Privacy/Compliance) to ensure security is integrated by design.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and security patterns to reduce the attack surface and future-proof the platform, while adapting security strategies and controls to address evolving threats.
• Conduct periodic audits and reviews to maintain a strong security posture and prepare for external security evaluations.
• Educate and mentor other SW engineers on security principles, common attack vectors, and prevention strategies.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on security engineering or applied cybersecurity.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: 

• Strong understanding of security principles for distributed systems, embedded devices, and cloud platforms.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts with clarity and precision to diverse audiences, including executives, engineers and non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency with Linux security features (SELinux, AppArmor), secure boot, encryption, and cryptographic primitives.
• Experience with CI/CD security, SBOM integration, and secure software supply chains.
• Experience with GCP IAM/RBAC, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and network security practices.
• Strong coding skills in languages used across Brain Corp systems (C++, Python, Go, Typescript).
• Experience conducting audits, pen tests, or preparing for external product security reviews.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities, with experience influencing cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in an environment where priorities and technologies evolve rapidly.

Things that Make a Difference: 

• Prior experience with robotics, IoT devices, or embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with HSMs or code-signing infrastructure.
• Contributions to open-source security projects or a demonstrable public portfolio.
• Familiarity with SOC1, SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001, SIL2, or UL security/safety standards.
• Experience leading major re-platforming or privilege-separation initiatives.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; use of hands to finger and grasp; talk and hear at normal room levels; visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures; push or pull up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Employees are exposed to the typical office environment with computers, printers and telephones.

Salary Range:

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego, California is $133,565 to $161,684 The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Brain Corp is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:

• A discretionary annual target bonus
• Stock options
• 401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)
• Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance.
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Generous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown

Additional Perks include:

• Daily on-site lunch available in the San Diego office
• On-campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events 
• Internal continuous learning events 
• Opportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company