Sr. Software Security Engineer

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.


Cadence’s Information Security team is seeking an experienced Sr. Software Security Engineer.

This role will focus on secure software development, security by design.

The security engineer will work with the Cadence development teams integrating security tool within the development environment, build, and artifactory level.

As a member of the Information Security team, this role will implement and lead the secure SDLC, including DAST, SAST, SCA, penetration testing, and attack surface management.


This role will interface directly with development teams and work closely with software security architect.

Of course, there is broad exposure to other aspects of information security related tasks such as vulnerability management, and deployment of security solutions.

The successful candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual with a strong software security, Software Development and Configuration Management/DevOps background that wants to educate and build a software security program.


Key Responsibilities:
+ Integrate security practices/solutions into SDLC
+ Build and perform software composition analysis in CI/CD pipeline
+ Build Cadence artifactory using JFrog or SonaType
+ DevOps integration – Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI etc.
+ Prioritization and Remediation of software vulnerabilities




Required Technical Expertise:
+ Skills: Software development experience in C/C++; Python, TcL
+ Github, Perforce experience
+ Sonatype, JFrog experience
+ Blackduck, Fortify, SonarQube, etc.



Education:
+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum 5 Years
+ Preferred Certifications:
+ (ISC)2 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
+ (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)




Soft Skills:
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with DevOps and engineering teams.



Job Location: San Jose, CA (onsite position)
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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on.

We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.


Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.


 Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.



Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.



Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

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