Staff Security Engineer

About UsAmbience builds the AI intelligence platform that restores humanity to healthcare and drives meaningful ROI for health systems across the country.The RoleAmbience runs real"‘time clinical workflows inside some of the most security"‘sensitive health systems in the country. As a Staff Security Engineer you will own the systems that protect our platform at scale: application security, cloud security, detection and response, and the security primitives other teams build on. This is a builder role - you will write code, design systems, and lead cross"‘cutting security initiatives that directly enable enterprise trust and customer expansion.What You'll OwnApplication & Platform Security - Design and implement secure"‘by"‘default patterns across our backend and infrastructure; identify and remediate vulnerabilities in application logic, APIs, and data flows.Cloud & Infrastructure Security - Own security posture across our cloud environment, including IAM, network boundaries, secrets management, and secure service"‘to"‘service communication.Detection & Incident Response - Build and operate detection pipelines, alerts, and runbooks; lead investigations, root"‘cause analysis, and systemic fixes.Security Tooling & Automation - Extend and integrate security tools through code; automate controls, evidence collection, and remediation to reduce manual work and scale coverage.Security Architecture & Leadership - Set technical direction for security across teams; threat"‘model new products, influence designs early, and raise the security bar company"‘wide.Who You AreExperience & Impact: You have 7+ years (Staff) to 12+ years (Principal) of hands"‘on security engineering experience. You don't just find bugs; you design systems that prevent entire classes of vulnerabilities.Scalable ScopeAt the Staff level, you have led cross"‘cutting security initiatives and influenced architecture for major product areas.At the Principal level, you have a track record of defining company"‘wide security North Stars, mentoring other senior engineers, and shifting the security culture of an entire organization.Engineering RootsStrong software engineering fundamentals are a must. You are comfortable reading, writing, and modifying production code in Python, Go, or TypeScript and view security as an engineering problem, not a compliance checklist.Proven experience in security architecture and systems hardening across applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.Hands"‘on with vulnerability management and penetration testing: identifying, prioritizing, and driving remediation of real risks.Experience selecting and extending modern security tools for detection, incident response, automation, and threat monitoring.Strong cloud security background (AWS and/or GCP), including IAM, networking, and secure service design.Collaborative and pragmatic: able to partner with engineers, influence designs early, and explain security tradeoffs clearly.Why HereAt most companies, security is reactive. At Ambience it's a product enabler. The systems you build determine whether we can earn"”and keep"”trust of the largest health systems in the country. You'll have real ownership, direct access to leadership, and the chance to shape how security engineering is done in a company where it truly matters.Pay TransparencyWe offer a base compensation range of approximately $250,000-$325,000 per year, along with meaningful equity. Our compensation philosophy prioritizes meaningful equity grants, enabling team members to share directly in the impact they help create.Life at AmbienceWorking at Ambience means opting into a high"‘ownership, high"‘trust environment built for people who want to grow fast, operate decisively, and focus on work that matters.Work on mission"‘critical AI technology that directly improves clinicians' day"‘to"‘day lives and health system financial health across some of the most complex, high"‘stakes workflows in the world.Join a "dream team" culture where we hire exceptional people, expect exceptional outcomes, and invest deeply in feedback and continuous growth.Operate with real ownership and accountability in an environment where there are no bystanders: if something is broken, we fix it! You will have meaningful autonomy and be expected to drive work to completion.BenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.401(k) with a company match of up to 3% of base salary.A remote"‘friendly culture (with a San Francisco HQ) and full equipment provisioning to ensure you can work effectively from wherever you're based.Parental leave to support your family needs.Annual company"‘wide off"‘sites, team off"‘sites and regular team lunches and all"‘hands gatherings, with travel, lodging and meals covered.Flexible time off with no annual cap, company"‘wide holidays and an annual holiday shutdown from December 24-January 1.Equal Opportunity & AccommodationsAmbience Healthcare is an equal"‘opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.Ambience is committed to supporting every candidate's ability to fully participate in our hiring process. If you need any accommodations during your application or interviews, please reach out to our recruiting team at . We'll handle your request confidentially and work with you to ensure an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates.Scam AlertAmbience Healthcare has become aware of scams targeting job seekers with fake jobs and even interviewing people. Our emails will always come from @. We would never ask candidates to download apps or make any form of payment. If you are contacted through WhatsApp, Telegram, a similar but fake email domain, or asked to make a payment, these contacts are not legitimate. Report the issue immediately to LinkedIn and the FBI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-20