Principal Security Engineer

Pipedrive is looking for a Principal Security Engineer to join their team as a technical builder responsible for engineering the security architecture of their SaaS platform, corporate operations, and the tools and methods the security team will use. The role will involve designing and building automated identity and access management (IAM), data encryption, and threat detection capabilities, as well as creating technical baselines and security controls for AI-driven products. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in security engineering, cloud security, or security architecture in a SaaS or cloud-native environment, and will be able to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in security engineering, cloud security, or security architecture in a SaaS or cloud-native environment
• Demonstrated ability building with AI: developing with LLM APIs, agentic frameworks or utilizing AI-assisted coding tools to automate engineering workflows
• Deep technical proficiency in cloud security, modern IAM, and network security
• Expertise in Secure SDLC & DevSecOps: Strong understanding of building security into automated deployment pipelines and infrastructure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Wellness perks and SWAG
• Performance-based bonuses
• 28 paid leave days
• Well-being days
• Compassionate leave
• Pawternal leave