Security Engineer, Cloud

ABOUT THE ROLE Vercel is a leading infrastructure company that empowers builders to ship what's next. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help developers move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional experience. We're now building the platform for a new era of software, where products will be built, extended, and operated by agents. Our platform is trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. WHAT YOU'LL DO We're seeking a skilled Security Engineer to join our Cloud Security Engineering team. In this role, you'll play a key part in strengthening the security of our platform by designing and implementing scalable security controls across our cloud-native infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include: - Designing and implementing secure infrastructure components using infrastructure-as-code, policy enforcement, and service isolation - Building secure by default infrastructure and code CI/CD pipelines - Collaborating with platform and infrastructure teams to integrate security best practices into architecture and workflows - Staying ahead of cloud security trends and adopting cutting-edge technologies to enhance platform resilience - Conducting threat modeling, risk analysis, and mitigation planning for critical systems - Driving improvements in monitoring, detection, and incident response at the platform level - Building, deploying, and maintaining relevant tooling WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you'll need: - 8+ years of experience in infrastructure or platform security roles - A deep understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), identity and access management, and system hardening - Proficiency with tools like Terraform, CDK, Kubernetes, and CI/CD security - The ability to balance engineering realities with principled security practices - A proven track record of shipping secure, resilient systems at scale WHY REMOTE This role is a hybrid or fully remote position within the United States. While occasional in-office work may be required, the majority of your work will be done from home. BENEFITS We offer a competitive compensation package, including equity, as well as a range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth. These include: - Inclusive Healthcare Package - Flexible Time Off - A WFH budget to outfit your workspace - Opportunities for mentorship and professional development - A comprehensive total compensation package that includes benefits and equity-based compensation The base pay range for this role is $208,000.00 - $312,000.00, with the actual salary based on job-related skills, experience, and location.