# Staff Security Engineer, Proactive Security Remote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)Salary, yearly, USD 193,800 - 285,000Department [Cybersecurity](https://jobicy.com/categories/cybersecurity.md) Employment type Full Time, Job posted9 Jun 2026Apply before9 Jul 2026Experience level Senior Views / Applies 1537 / 490 [About company](https://jobicy.com/company/doordash.md) [Share](#share) About [DoorDash](https://jobicy.com/company/doordash.md) To grow and empower local economies by connecting people with the best of their neighborhoods. * [Internet](https://jobicy.com/company-category/internet.md) * 2013 Actively Hiring Verified job posting This job post has been [manually reviewed](https://jobicy.com/tools/help-center/employee/how-does-jobicy-verify-the-legitimacy-of-remote-job-listings.md) for authenticity and compliance. Tailor Resume Check Job Fit Cover Letter ### Tailor my resume to this job Discover how to best rewrite and optimize your resume for this specific job. 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The role involves defining security standards, automating controls, collaborating cross-functionally, and mentoring junior engineers. The position requires deep AWS expertise, proficiency in Python/Golang, and experience with IaC tools like Terraform. This remote role reports to the Manager of Security Engineering and includes on-call rotation. ### Role DNA Job Complexity Easy Hard Pace & Pressure Relaxed Fast-paced Autonomy Level Guided Full Ownership Communication Load Independent Highly Collaborative AI Insight This is a senior staff-level role requiring 8+ years of experience, deep AWS expertise, and leadership in technical direction and mentoring. The complexity of securing a large-scale system and the need to drive foundational improvements make it highly challenging but not at the highest level. ### Salary Analysis Median Market Rate USD239,400US Market USD160k – 320k 0 USD352k AI Insight The offered salary range of $193,800 to $285,000 is competitive for a Staff Security Engineer role, hovering around the higher end of the market. The median of $239,400 is above the national average for this position, reflecting DoorDash's commitment to attracting top talent. ### Core Skills Required [AWS](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=AWS.md) [IAM](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=IAM.md) [Security Engineering](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Security+Engineering.md) [Threat Modeling](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Threat+Modeling.md) [Python](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Python.md) [Terraform](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Terraform.md) [CI/CD](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=CICD.md) [Golang](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Golang.md) [Cloud Security](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cloud+Security.md) [OWASP Top 10](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=OWASP+Top+10.md) ### Cover Letter Sample Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Staff Security Engineer, Proactive Security position at DoorDash. With over 8 years of experience in product and infrastructure security, I have a proven track record of building scalable and secure systems. My deep expertise in AWS, IAM, and automation aligns perfectly with your need for a leader to drive threat modeling and security hardening. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to DoorDash's mission of building the world's most trusted delivery network. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely, [Your Name] Copy ### Sample Interview Questions Can you describe your experience with threat modeling at scale?I have led threat modeling sessions for multiple services, using STRIDE methodology, and prioritized findings based on risk.How have you automated security controls in CI/CD pipelines?I integrated SAST and DAST tools into the pipeline, and enforced policies using Terraform and custom scripts.Describe a time you mentored a junior engineer.I regularly paired with juniors on code reviews and guided them through security design principles.How do you handle on-call incidents?I follow a structured response process, focusing on containment, root cause analysis, and post-mortem.What is your approach to securing cloud infrastructure?I follow least privilege, use infrastructure as code for consistent security, and continuously monitor for misconfigurations. ## About the Team At DoorDash we’re building the industry’s most scalable and reliable delivery network to support our three-sided marketplace of consumers, merchants, and Dashers. Security is paramount to the success of our business, and DoorDash Security aspires to be the world’s most admired security team. We are committed to building the world’s most trusted on-demand, logistics engine for delivery! We’re expanding our team of great minds to help us secure and maintain a 24×7, no downtime, global infrastructure system that powers DoorDash’s multi-sided marketplace of consumers, merchants, and drivers. ## About the Role Our Security Engineering team is looking for a Staff Security Engineer to lead threat modeling, hardening and operation of security services within DoorDash’s Product and Cloud Security domains. You will be a part of our inclusive, collaborative global team responsible for building “paved paths” to ensure a safe, reliable and resilient delivery network. This is a US or Canada remote position reporting directly to the Manager of our Security Engineering team. ## You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… * Threat model, design, harden, and operationalize Product and Cloud Security services and controls at DoorDash scale. * Define, document and implement security standards, guidelines and procedures to design and implement automated security controls and remediation tools with rigor and developer ergonomics. * Partner cross-functionally with Core Infrastructure, Product Engineering, Legal, Security teams and Vendor Partners to build “paved paths” that provide actionable feedback to embed secure design practices into the product and infrastructure development process. * Lead the technical direction and roadmap execution for your assigned area of ownership. * Build and maintain high Operational Excellence (OE) to ensure we operate services with excellence, rigor and durable standards to ensure minimal downtime. * Participate in on-call rotation and promptly respond to on-call events with urgency and rigor. * Manage the lifecycle of product and cloud security vulnerabilities, from identification, triage, and drive remediation, reporting and metrics. * Influence and enable the secure and responsible adoption of LLMs and AI tools. * Mentor and coach earlier career engineers, setting high standards for Operational Excellence and Security Engineering. ## We’re excited about you because… * You have 8+ years as a security engineer in product or infrastructure security, with deep hands-on AWS expertise across identity, IAM, SSO, and infrastructure hardening. You can point to specific projects you personally delivered at the service level (GCP experience is a plus). * You write production-quality automation and tooling daily, with hands-on AI experimentation applied to cloud security problems. * You’re proficient in Python or other languages like Golang, and strong with IaC tooling like Terraform. * You’ve driven foundational improvements to a company’s infrastructure security posture and brought breadth across security and infrastructure in large production environments, including CI/CD pipelines for automated control enforcement. * You have a deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, distributed systems security and design, and can analyze code, architecture, and designs from a security perspective. * You solve complex, systemic problems with creative thinking, bring exceptional analytical and investigative abilities with hands-on root cause analysis experience, and communicate clearly in writing and conversation with engineering partners on design docs and architecture reviews. We expect this position to be filled by 8/7/2026. Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using [Covey Scout for Inbound](https://getcovey.com/product/covey-scout-inbound) from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using [Covey Scout for Inbound](https://getcovey.com/product/covey-scout-inbound) again on June 29, 2024. The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: [Covey](https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144) Compensation The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information. DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others. To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page [here](https://careers.doordash.com/). See below for paid time off details: * For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year. * For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week). The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.$193,800—$285,000 USD ## About DoorDash At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods. DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We’re committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more. ## Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel. Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection. Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only We used Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provided Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023. We resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024, and ceased using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 30, 2026. The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: [https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144](https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144). 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