Develop agent orchestration systems that help security practitioners automate repetitive security tasks
Design and implement agent security controls to ensure our AI agents can safely interact with sensitive enterprise data
Create the security infrastructure that allows agents to operate in high-trust environments with stringent deployment requirements
Ship production-ready agent capabilities that run efficiently in resource-constrained environments
Research and implement novel security patterns for AI agent systems, sometimes requiring custom solutions where standard libraries fall short
Conduct security testing of both the agents you build and the platform that runs them.
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of shipping user-facing security features
Strong Python development skills with significant production experience
Experience building or working with autonomous systems, AI agents, or intelligent automation
Solid understanding of security principles including session management, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices
Ability to think about security at multiple layers: application security, agent behavior security, and infrastructure security
Comfortable working across the full stack and diving into unfamiliar codebases to understand and fix issues
Thrive in fast-paced environments where you can adapt to evolving priorities
Excited about the intersection of AI/ML and security engineering.
WORKING LOCATION
This role can be based remotely or from one of our office locations listed on the job description - there is no minimum in-office qualification requirement. We care most about hiring exceptional people regardless of locations, though please check the location listed on the posting for guidance around the core time zone or working hours alignment expected for the role.
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AT COHERE ENJOY THESE PERKS
A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
Annual enrichment benefits
Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.
Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.
HOW AND WHERE WE WORK
Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon.
For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.
If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12a6IrLdF3kI2nonKSr4tiFuz18rLQbaeYV-JM9L4o9Q/edit, and we will work together to meet your needs.
We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.
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