Software Engineer, Secure Devices

The shape of it

In the posting’s own words

Secure Devices is responsible for ensuring that every client endpoint at Stripe adheres to our rigorous security standards. Our services play a crucial role in detecting and preventing data loss, restricting software execution to only approved software, and providing attestation capabilities to securely manage device identities. We operate both on-device and backend services across multiple platform types. Our users-first approach ensures that we’re empowering Stripes to be as productive as possible while protecting user data.

What it asks for · 8

• 4+ years of software engineering experience writing Go, Swift or Objective-C
• Deep expertise securing devices within the Apple ecosystem
• Understanding of the current threat landscape and how to defend Apple devices against modern threats
• Willingness to learn new how to secure new platforms (iOS, Android, Windows)
• High standards for code quality and a constructive attitude to help others raise the bar
• An ability to think creatively and holistically about reducing risk in a complex environment
• The ability to drive clear next steps when encountering ambiguous spaces without clear lines of ownership
• Empathy, strong communication skills and a deep respect for the power of collaboration

Also a plus

• Experience implementing endpoint detection and response software
• Knowledge of macOS or iOS internals and how they can be used to build security controls and software
• Exposure to data loss prevention strategies
• Ability to develop backend networked applications capable of handling a high number of requests
• General proficiency in securing client devices
• Understanding of topics such as platform hardening, malware detection, and endpoint management through configuration as code.
• Understanding of networking protocols across various levels of the stack
• TCP, DNS, SSH, TLS, HTTP

What the job covers

• Design, build and maintain Stripe’s endpoint security software. This includes developing telemetry and prevention capabilities via macOS system extensions that run on all Stripe macOS devices.
• Contribute to the secure design and implementation of Stripe’s mobile expansion initiatives.
• Identify opportunities on Stripe client platforms to improve our security posture and resiliency against malware and advanced persistent threats.
• Build and maintain a users-first data loss prevention program to protect against accidental and malicious data exfiltration.
• Manage and improve device attestation flows to ensure Stripe’s device and user identities are kept secure.
• Collaborate closely with partner teams to define and measure the secure configuration of Stripe’s client platforms.
• Operate high RPS backend services providing critical controls and security configuration to Stripe endpoints.
• Drive down usage of unapproved, untrusted software while creating a surprisingly great user experience for onboarding new, approved software.

Tools and skills named

Words the posting leans on

• devices10×
• software10×
• platforms8×
• secure7×
• security7×
• endpoint6×
• client5×
• experience5×
• services5×
• build4×
• requirements4×
• securing4×
• configuration3×
• data loss3×
• drive3×
• engineering3×

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