Senior Product Security Engineer

Senior Product Security Engineer Overview

Arm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Security Engineer to join our Vulnerability Research and Tooling team in Cambridge, UK. This role involves building and scaling our central security analysis platform, Metis, which provides backend services and tooling that enable engineering teams across Arm to perform security analysis efficiently, share visibility, and convert security data into actionable insights.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Python, enjoy tackling complex platform and infrastructure challenges, and have experience working in cloud environments, particularly AWS. As an integral member of a small, agile team, you will have significant influence over the technical direction, architecture, and future development of the platform, shaping a tool used extensively across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and sustain core backend services that form the backbone of the security platform.
• Create and maintain Python-based services, APIs, and workflow components to support security analysis workflows.
• Improve the platformâ??s scalability, resilience, and operational stability as user adoption grows.
• Implement observability features such as metrics collection, dashboards, monitoring, and alerting to ensure platform health and performance.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to translate requirements into practical platform features.
• Contribute to the evolution of the platformâ??s backend architecture and integration of new services to enhance capabilities and performance.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong programming skills in Python, with scripting experience in Bash or similar environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and operating backend services or internal platforms in production environments.
• Deep understanding of API design, service-to-service communication, and backend system architecture.
• Experience working with cloud platforms, especially AWS.
• Knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering workflows.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across security and engineering teams.

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

• Experience with large-scale data analysis pipelines, data processing, or workflow orchestration tools.
• Knowledge of observability tools, operational metrics, and service health dashboards.
• Experience integrating AI or machine learning capabilities, including large language models, into production software or developer tools.
• Familiarity with monitoring and improving AI-assisted workflows, especially in security analysis, code review, or engineering productivity contexts.

Our 10x Mindset

At Arm, we believe that progress is driven by empowering individuals to think bigger and push beyond perceived limits. Our 10x mindset emphasizes curiosity, ambition, and creating impactful technology used by millions. We foster a fast-learning environment that values collaboration and turning bold ideas into reality. We invite candidates inspired by this approach to join us and grow within our innovative culture.

Use of AI in Your Application

Arm encourages the use of AI to support your application process, such as improving written responses or practicing interview questions. However, all application responses must genuinely reflect your own knowledge, experience, and problem-solving approach. AI should not be used to complete assessments unless for reasonable adjustments, which should be coordinated through [email protected].

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

If you require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. Your request will be handled confidentially, and support may include interview breaks, document reading assistance, or accessible facilities. Please reach out to us to discuss your needs.

Hybrid Working

Armâ??s hybrid working model aims to balance high performance with personal well-being. Teams are empowered to determine their own flexible working patterns based on their work and team requirements. Specific details about flexible arrangements will be provided upon application, and we will work with you to find the best solution considering local legal and regulatory factors.

Equal Opportunities

Arm is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with respect. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or veteran status. Our organization values diversity and actively promotes equality through employee resource groups, DEI initiatives, and inclusive policies.

Salary Range

The annual salary for this role ranges from £73,500 to £99,500, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

Interested candidates can apply through our careers portal. We offer a supportive environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional development. For more details about our culture, benefits, and how we work, visit our website or contact our recruitment team.

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