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Member of Technical Staff - Security

RunlayerHybrid NYC / Remote (US Timezones)Engineering
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Runlayer is seeking an experienced security professional to join the founding engineering team as a Member of Technical Staff - Security on a hybrid or remote basis. This position is well-suited for a dedicated builder with a strong background in security tooling who wants to shape the future of enterprise AI safety.

Role Overview

As a Member of Technical Staff focusing on security, the incoming engineer will develop the security scanning and detection solutions that safeguard enterprise artificial intelligence initiatives. This role involves taking full ownership of the Runlayer Watch products, encompassing both static and dynamic scanning capabilities, unregistered agent detection, and application security for the entire platform.

Key Responsibilities

Build and enhance Watch products, which include static and dynamic scanning for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, skills, plugins, and agent behavior detection on endpoints.
Develop shadow detection systems to locate unregistered MCP servers, skills, plugins, and agents operating without governance across enterprise networks.
Create automated version scanning by integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines to run on every new MCP server version, skill update, or plugin release.
Extend detection coverage to encompass browser-based agents and command-line interface agents.

Requirements

Bring eight or more years of professional engineering experience specifically within the security domain, focusing on building security tooling or endpoint detection products.
Act as a builder rather than an operator, having previously created analysis pipelines, parsers, or rule engines for scanning and detection systems.
Possess practical background with asset discovery, shadow IT detection, or endpoint monitoring within enterprise environments.
Demonstrate strong proficiency in Python, which powers the platform backend and scanning pipeline.
Understand gateway and API attack patterns such as injection, Server-Side Request Forgery, and token theft, alongside emerging LLM security threats like prompt injection and tool poisoning.

Nice to Have

Direct familiarity with MCP, LLM security, or artificial intelligence agents.
Previous experience building commercial security products rather than internal tooling.
Existing network within the enterprise security community.

Skills and Tools

Python
FastAPI
Static and Dynamic Scanning
Endpoint Monitoring
CI/CD Security Checks
API and Gateway Attack Pattern Mitigation

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and equity package aligned with expertise.
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
Paid time off including paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
Professional development budget for certifications, courses, and conferences.
Choice of top-tier laptop and accessories.
Direct customer interaction opportunities with innovative companies.

About the Company

Runlayer provides an enterprise platform combining MCPs, skills, and agents with purpose-backed security, fine-grained governance, and complete observability. The organization recently secured a $30 million Series A funding round led by Felicis, with participation from Khosla Ventures, bringing total funding to $42 million. Trusted by industry leaders like Instacart, Gusto, Opendoor, Decagon, and dbt Labs, the founding team brings deep expertise from Zapier's AI team and top cyber backgrounds.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Runlayer careers page to submit their application.

Skills and tech stack

PythonLLMdbt

Questions candidates ask

What is the location flexibility for this role?

The position is available as a hybrid role in New York City or remotely across US timezones.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 8+ years of engineering experience in the security space, specifically building endpoint detection products or security tooling.

What programming language is primarily used for the scanning pipeline?

Python is the primary language used for the platform backend and scanning pipeline.

What benefits and perks are included?

Runlayer offers competitive salary and equity, health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, professional development budgets, choice of equipment, and direct customer interaction opportunities.

How do I apply for this position?

Candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Runlayer careers page.

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