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Software Engineer, Infrastructure Security

NotionSan Francisco, CaliforniaEngineering
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Salary
$230K - $280K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
7 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Software Engineer, Infrastructure Security role at Notion involves building secure-by-default foundations across technical stacks to protect millions of daily users. This position suits an infrastructure security professional eager to design pragmatic controls and own complex security problems from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively improve the security posture of cloud infrastructure and AWS accounts.
Build secure frameworks for authentication, authorization, and secrets management.
Design and implement robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
Educate cross-functional partners on security and privacy best practices.
Drive and participate in mitigation strategies during security incident response.

Requirements

Strong background in security architecture for securing cloud architectures, IAM, and secrets management.
Production-grade backend or infrastructure development experience to design secure systems.
Ability to debug production systems and enhance components safely.
Pragmatic, risk-based prioritization approach focusing on threat modeling and business impact.
Empathetic written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with AWS security best practices, zero trust architectures, and deep IAM expertise.
Experience in data security or privacy engineering.
Background in applying AI tooling to defensive security workflows.
Active participation in local, regional, or conference-based security communities.

Skills and Tools

AWS
Cloud security architecture
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Secrets management
Production-grade infrastructure development

Salary and Benefits

Notion provides competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits. For roles based in San Francisco, the estimated base salary range is $230,000 to $280,000 per year, determined by factors such as location, role scope, complexity, and candidate experience.

About the Company

Notion builds a collaborative AI workspace where teams and agents think together, combining knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools into a single platform. The company values craft, long-lasting quality, and human-centric work, with employees working from offices in San Francisco or New York City on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays as Anchor Days.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply for this position by visiting the official Notion careers page and submitting an application.

Skills and tech stack

AWS

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Software Engineer, Infrastructure Security role?

The estimated base salary range for candidates based in San Francisco is $230,000 to $280,000 per year, depending on factors like experience, expertise, and location.

Where is this position located?

This role can be based in San Francisco or New York City, with in-office attendance required on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays as Anchor Days.

What are the main responsibilities of the Infrastructure Security engineer?

Responsibilities include enhancing AWS and cloud infrastructure security, creating secure secrets and IAM frameworks, guiding cross-functional partners, and supporting security incident response.

What skills are required for this position?

Candidates need security architecture expertise, production-grade backend or infrastructure development skills, production debugging experience, risk-based prioritization, and empathetic communication.

How should I submit my application?

Applicants should visit the official Notion careers page to submit their application directly.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Notion careers page.

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