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Security Engineer

CognitionSan FranciscoResearch & Development
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Salary
$260K - $300K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
6 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Cognition is seeking a full-time Security Engineer to join their Research and Development team in San Francisco. This on-site role is tailored for security professionals eager to protect innovative AI-native developer products and complex multi-tenant environments.

Role Overview

Security professionals in this position will take charge of protecting one of the most unique technology surfaces in the industry. The chosen candidate will build foundational security controls, systems, and internal culture to ensure the organization ships innovative software quickly without sacrificing safety. Working closely with high-caliber team members, the professional in this role will directly impact autonomous agent security.

Key Responsibilities

Design and harden runtime controls, isolation, and sandboxing that allow Devin to execute untrusted code safely.
Conduct secure design reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability management across infrastructure and core products.
Create internal security systems for secrets management, identity and access, detection, and dependency safety.
Build detection pipelines, manage incident response, and implement systemic improvements following events.
Partner with legal and go-to-market teams to drive compliance, security controls, and customer trust initiatives.

Requirements

Hands-on experience across infrastructure security, product security, and detection and response.
Strong software engineering background with proficiency in Python, Rust, Go, or similar languages.
Practical cloud security expertise in securing multi-tenant compute environments, Kubernetes, and major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Hands-on experience hardening complex modern web applications.
Demonstrated adversarial thinking, threat modeling capabilities, and end-to-end incident response skills.
Background from a frontier AI lab, developer tools company, or applied AI organization.
A relevant degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline from a highly selective program.

Skills and Tools

Python
Rust
Go
AWS
GCP
Azure
Kubernetes

Salary and Benefits

Base salary ranging from $260,000 to $300,000 per year
Significant early-stage equity
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
401(k) plan with company match
Daily perks including a private chef, endless snacks, and office comforts

About the Company

Cognition is an applied artificial intelligence lab focused on creating end-to-end software agents. Known as the creators of Devin, the first artificial intelligence software engineer, the organization brings together world-class competitive programmers, former founders, and industry leaders from pioneering artificial intelligence initiatives.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Cognition careers page to submit an application for this opportunity.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Security Engineer job?

The role is located in San Francisco and is an on-site position.

What salary and benefits does Cognition offer for this role?

The position includes a base salary of $260,000 to $300,000 per year, significant early-stage equity, fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, a 401(k) with company match, and perks like a private chef and endless snacks.

What technical skills are required for the Security Engineer?

Candidates need strong software engineering skills in languages like Python, Rust, or Go, along with cloud security expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, or Azure, and experience in web application hardening and threat modeling.

What does Cognition do as a company?

Cognition is an applied artificial intelligence lab that builds end-to-end software agents and created Devin, the first artificial intelligence software engineer.

How do I apply for the Security Engineer position at Cognition?

Candidates can apply by visiting the official Cognition careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cognition careers page.

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