Sr. Software Engineer I - Platform Security (Remote Eligible in Bulgaria)

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for peopl...

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Sr. Software Engineer I to join our Security Application Development team. In this role, the successful candidate will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust security features for our SaaS product that will delight our customer CIOs. This position i...

Design, build, and implement security features and functionalities directly into our SaaS product using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Go, TypeScript, Python) and associated frameworks, applying deep technical knowledge and sustained concentration to deliver secure-by-design solutions.

5+ years of progressive software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on building security features or secure applications, demonstrating sustained growth in technical depth and professional knowledge.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience providing the same level of knowledge and competency.
Expert-level proficiency in at least one major programming language such as Java, Kotlin, Go, or Python, with a proven history of building scalable and secure applications.
Deep experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.), particularly in securing cloud-native applications, and familiarity with the tools, platforms, and infrastructure involved in multi-cloud environments.
Experience developing, documenting, and supporting secure REST APIs, with attention to detail in both implementation and written technical documentation.
Strong understanding of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques, with the ability to apply this knowledge independently and under pressure.
Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes) in a secure development context.
Proficiency with modern security tools and practices, including static application security testing (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), and software composition analysis (SCA).
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex security-related problems in high-pressure production environments, demonstrating critical thinking and sound independent judgement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
1+ year of professional experience leveraging AI-based workflows to author, maintain, review, deploy, and maintain code.
1+ year of experience building AI features that incorporate generative AI or agentic workflows to solve customer problems with measurable business impact.
Comfort working with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, with the psychosocial resilience to manage sustained cognitive effort and occasional incident-driven pressure.
No direct financial responsibility is associated with this role, though awareness of cost implications in architectural and tooling decisions is expected.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting within a psychologically safe and inclusive team environment, with standard flexible working hours aligned to the Bulgaria time zone and no travel requirements expected for this role.
Legal eligibility to work in Bulgaria on an ongoing basis.
Fluency in English is required.
Advanced industry certifications such as CSSLP, OSCP, or cloud-specific security certifications.

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.
Bulgaria Base Salary Pay Range
€58,250 - €69,750 EUR
 
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