Staff Security Engineer

We are hiring staff security engineers who build impactful solutions fast. You will protect our company, our merchants and our data against any and all cyber risks. You will help Shopify maintain a high-trust operating environment by building tailored detection and response solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build and ship security solutions that defend against cyber attacks and data exfiltration
Champion cross-functional projects
Respond to and lead incident response for critical security events
Cut through complexity to focus on high-impact work that reduces real risk
Partner with IT, legal, and business teams to mitigate threats and remediate for the long-term
Communicate security risks and technical recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
QualificationsExpertise in building great software in the security detection and response domain
Broad expertise in endpoint security, enterprise IT security and cloud security
Proven experience responding to cyber security incidents
Active awareness of emerging threats and AI-enabled attack vectors including prompt injection, supply chain compromises and social engineering
Experience building real AI solutions that deliver tangible value to security operations, not just novel experiments
Proficiency in Python, Swift and GCP;
with Cursor and other AI tools
Excellent communication skills: you can distill complex security data into clear, actionable insights
Brings senior-level judgment and operates with high autonomy, proactively identifying and driving work from ambiguity to outcomes
About the disciplineEngineering. It’s our DNA.Engineering isn't a department at Shopify. It's our DNA. The engineers who thrive here care about the code, the system, and the merchants relying on both. They want hard problems and uncomfortable growth. They find solutions without waiting for permission. They ship weekly. They want commerce to work better for everyone. So does our founder, Tobi, who still codes and still shapes where this thing is going.
They're open source nerds. They pair program because two brains write better code than one. New tools, new models, new approaches. They experiment constantly. Most of what's standard here started as someone hacking on something.
They use AI like a keyboard, reflexively and everywhere, to clear the mundane and make room for thinking. And they work in the open. The fastest way to learn here is to watch someone better than you do the work. If that sounds like you, come build with us.
Infrastructure Engineers at Shopify build and maintain the systems that handle millions of requests per second and billions of dollars in transactions. At that scale, performance gains matter and weak assumptions surface quickly. Your systems power the experience for millions of entrepreneurs and buyers every minute of every day, including peak events like Black Friday.
Engineers at Shopify spend the majority of their time actually writing code to build and improve infrastructure. You’ll solve problems that don’t exist anywhere else, with challenges that push what’s possible. If that lights you up, come build with us.
Growth and rewardsMastery-matched compensation.~MasteryAt Shopify, getting better at your craft and increasing your impact is how you grow. Twice a year, we assess both in our ~Mastery cycle, Shopify’s performance review. Achieving higher ~Mastery is a promotion, and when you earn a promotion your total rewards grow with it. Crafter and manager are equal paths, so you can pursue excellence in the craft you’re best at.
Total RewardsWith Flex Comp, your Rewards Wallet gives you agency over your compensation mix. Adjust your mix of cash, restricted share units, and stock options (including programs like Long-Term Equity)* to where it makes sense for you, and mix it up anytime as life and priorities change. Buying a house? Want more skin in the game? Just experimenting? It’s your call.
* Flex Comp program offerings vary based on location, role, and employment type. Full details are set out in our Terms & Conditions and related plan documents.
Built for real lifeRoom for the rest of your life.Flexible work, remote by designA flexible vacation policy means most Shopifolk can take the vacation days they feel they need to recharge.
If a change of everyday scenery is more your jam, Destination 90 means you can work from (almost) anywhere in the world for 90 days of the year.
Your setupYour battlestation is your home base. Request the desk, chair, and AV gear you need to get shit done.
You need ‘em, we’ve got ‘em. Our health and welfare benefits may include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance depending on your country. If you’re in a country without a package, you'll receive a monthly allowance. We also offer mental health support for you and your dependents, including immediate and confidential services like counseling and coaching sessions.
Family supportWe offer fertility benefits globally, along with paid parental leave to welcome a new family member.
The Life Story is how we understand the themes of your career journey so far, human to human. What you’ve learned, and how you made a difference. Show us the trophies and the bruises: the problems you’ve solved, the challenges you encountered, the decisions you made, and the lessons you learned along the way.
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