Software Engineer focusing on security features for AI systems at Cohere, contributing to production security and secure coding practices.
Responsibilities
Software Development: Contributing to the core development of security features such as OIDC/OAuth flows and session management, ensuring North's AI agents are secure
Secure Coding: Writing secure code to handle OIDC tokens, user claims, and sensitive data, adhering to best practices for JWT validation and encryption
Authentication and Data Protection: Implementing authentication mechanisms including user login, token management, and authorization checks to maintain data integrity
Tool Integration: Pulling in new tools to enhance North's security capabilities
DevSecOps: Design and implement secret management within Kubernetes clusters, including encryption and RBAC
Cross-functional Collaboration: Demonstrate strong soft skills to communicate security best practices to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Requirements
Have 5+ years building user-facing security features in production systems
Ship production Python confidently and frequently
Understand OIDC/OAuth 2.0, JWT validation, and token lifecycle management deeply—not just conceptually
Have hands-on experience with Kubernetes in both development and production environments
Have worked across GCP, AWS, Azure, or hybrid/multi-cloud deployments
Are comfortable working across the stack
Communicate security concepts clearly to non-security engineers and stakeholders
Thrive in fast-moving environments where priorities evolve
Experience working with AI/ML systems or LLM-based applications
Benefits
An open and inclusive culture and work environment
Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
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