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Security Engineer, Product Security
Scale AI INC · 🇺🇸 New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, DC
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 74 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Scale AI INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in NY: $190k–$210k, median $200k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 74 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We are seeking a highly technical Security Engineer to join our Product Security team. This role is integral to ensuring the security and integrity of our products and services. You will conduct in-depth code reviews, implement security best practices, and influence the overall security strategy. Your expertise in TypeScript, Python, AWS, CI/CD, SAST, DAST, and terraform orchestration will be crucial in identifying and mitigating potential security vulnerabilities. You will also structure complex problems, diagnose root causes independently, and clearly explain the mechanics and significance of security vulnerabilities, including their exploitability and potential impact. You will: • Leverage broad product security expertise to build and maintain software tooling that secures every layer of the modern AI/ML software ecosystem. • Conduct in-depth code reviews to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities. • Evaluate and enhance the security of our product offerings, through RFC and service review. • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with a strong focus on security. • Perform Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) to identify vulnerabilities in production code. • Utilize terraform orchestration to ensure secure and efficient infrastructure management. • Guide engineering teams to build robust long-term solutions that consider security and privacy. • Clearly explain the mechanics and significance of security vulnerabilities, including their exploitability and potential impact. • Influence the security strategy and direction of the team, advocating for best practices and continuous improvement. Ideally, you’d have: • Demonstrated ability to drive multi-month security initiatives independently, from problem definition through execution, without requiring significant direction. • Proven experience as a Security Engineer with a focus on product security. • Proficiency in NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, and/or Kubernetes. • Strong understanding of modern Javascript application design. • Production experience operating and securing AWS infrastructure at scale. • Hands-on experience with SAST and DAST tools and methodologies. • Familiarity with terraform orchestration for infrastructure management. • You can structure complex problems and diagnose root causes independently, providing actionable insights without requiring manager input. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts and their implications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Demonstrated ability to influence security strategies and drive improvements within a team. • Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP) are a plus. Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and may be inclusive of several career levels at Scale; it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additio