Principal Software Engineer - Data & AI 666

Company: Protegrity USA, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

The global data privacy software market is projected to grow from $2.36 billion in 2022 to $25.85 billion by 2029.So, if you are searching for an innovative career, then the cybersecurity industry might just be the one for you. Protegrity, an international provider of data protection solutions, is looking for new team members who want to make an impact in a company that prioritizes something we all care about: our privacy.We need people who recognize the opportunity, can plan effectively, take action and execute in the enterprise marketplace with our intuitive, diverse, and future-forward global teams.So, are you up for collaborating with the best in data security?Join us on this journey and make an impact with one of the top 25 global software providers. We look forward to making our world become a better place with you on our team.Apply and discover what's next today!Are you an experienced, driven, and curious software engineer with a solid background in Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs), complemented by a strong commitment to AI and data security, privacy, and safety? Your role will primarily focus on leading, designing, building, and maintaining software engineering solutions for products that enable the safe and secure consumption of GenAI by our customers.As a key technical leader within our team, you will collaborate closely with other software engineers, product teams, AI researchers, and security specialists to deliver enterprise-grade software products for safe, secure, and private consumption of GenAI.Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Lead the design and development of high-quality, scalable software products supporting security, safety, and privacy in GenAI and LLM-based systems.
• Lead software engineering activities to integrate security and privacy for GenAI systems including LLM, Vector Databases, RAG pipelines, and guardrails.
• Develop state-of-the-art guardrails and systems leveraging agent workflows and tooling to support the safety and security of GenAI.
• Develop monitoring and alerting systems for the safe deployment of GenAI applications.
• Understand compliance and regulatory standards (e.g., EU AI, NIST, OWASP, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) for GenAI and data.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends in GenAI tooling, cloud-native solutions, and software development practices, applying insights to improve product capabilities.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and product teams to integrate advanced GenAI and LLM capabilities into production-grade software systems.
• Evaluate and integrate open-source tools and third-party platforms to accelerate product development.In addition to the qualifications, a successful candidate will demonstrate:
  • 7-10 years of experience in software engineering with a strong background in GenAI and LLM, and with a strong focus on scaling GenAI solutions.
  • Expertise in developing and maintaining GenAI workflows, including fine-tuning LLMs, embedding and vector databases, RAG workflows, and prompt engineering techniques.
  • Experience with GenAI development platforms, including AWS Bedrock and Azure OpenAI.
  • Strong programming skills in Python with experience in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
  • Experience with large-scale unstructured data processing, including NLP, computer vision, or multimodal AI applications.
  • Experience with AI safety and security concepts such as robustness, model interpretability, bias detection, and adversarial testing.
  • Experience integrating security and privacy controls into data and AI systems, including IAM frameworks, encryption, and anonymization techniques.
  • Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST AI RMF, EU AI).
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage complex, distributed systems supporting enterprise solutions.Key Personal Attributes:
    • Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a focus on secure AI system development.
    • A collaborative mindset to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
    • Strong communication skills to articulate complex AI concepts to diverse audiences, including executives and customers.
    • A commitment to continuous learning and a passion for emerging AI security technologies.
    • Intellectual curiosity with a passion for solving complex AI and security challenges.Why Choose Protegrity:
      • This role offers the opportunity to innovate at the intersection of GenAI safety, privacy, and governance. You will play a pivotal role in helping customers establish trust and compliance in their AI applications while contributing to the company's technical strategy and industry leadership. Join us in shaping the future of GenAI security.
      • We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package as well as the excitement, challenges, and rewards of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company.
      • Become a member of a leading Data and GenAI Protection, Privacy and Security company during one of the best market opportunities to come along in a generation.
      • Competitive Compensation/Total Reward Packages
      • Paid Time Off (PTO)
      • Work on global projects with diverse, energetic, team members who respect each other and celebrate differences.Working Model
        • This role is a hybrid-based and generally would require you to attend on-site 2-3 days per week based on business needs. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.$207,000 - $221,750 a yearFor residents of CA the pay range for this position is $207,000 to 221,750. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus up to 10%. The bonus is based on your/company performance. This role is eligible for benefits, medical, dental, vision, 401K (no match), PTO, Sick leave, paternal leave.This range reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this position plus any variable earnings, if applicable to the position. The individual compensation may be dependent on a variety of factors, such as geographic location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and performance.Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass a Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, and additional criminal and civil checks.We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with generous vacation and holiday time off. All employees are also provided access to ongoing learning & development.Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace is our priority. We are committed to an environment of acceptance where you are free to bring your full self to work. All qualified applicants and current employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.Please reference Section 12: Supplemental Notice for Job Applicants in our to inform you of the categories of personal information that we collect from individuals who inquire about and/or apply to work for Protegrity USA, Inc., or its parent company, subsidiaries or affiliates, and the purposes for which we use such personal information.
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