Senior Engineer Information Security

Walden Robotics


Job Location:

Cambridge, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 221445 - 295260
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

You will own the security of our robots and the systems around themthe teleoperation link an operator uses to drive a robot the fleet infrastructure that connects and updates machines in the field the cloud services that hold robot and customer data and the software supply chain behind it all. As a senior individual contributor youll set security strategy and build the security program from a strong technical foundation partnering closely with our IT and internal-security functions rather than duplicating them. Our robots operate in customers facilities and handle sensitive operational data; your job is to make sure theyand the systems they depend onare secure trustworthy and worthy of that access.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Product & Robot Security: Own the security architecture of the robot platformsecure boot and updates on-robot data protection credential and key management and hardening of the on-robot software stack.
  • Teleoperation & Fleet Security: Secure the teleoperation link and fleet infrastructure end-to-endauthentication encryption and integrity for the channels and services that command and connect robots.
  • Cloud & Application Security: Drive security across our cloud services and applicationsidentity and access management secrets management secure APIs and protection of robot and customer data.
  • Security Program & Strategy: Build and evolve the security programthreat modeling security reviews vulnerability management incident response and secure-development practicesand set the technical direction as the company scales.
  • Compliance & SOC 2: Lead the technical side of compliance efforts including SOC 2 translating requirements into concrete controls and evidence in partnership with IT and internal stakeholders.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with IT internal security and engineering teams to align on shared controls avoid duplication and embed security into how the whole organization builds.
  • Security Culture & Guidance: Serve as a trusted advisor across engineeringreviewing designs raising the security bar and helping teams build securely by default.

Required Qualifications:

  • Security Engineering Depth: Extensive hands-on experience in information/product security with a track record of securing real systems in production.
  • Product & Systems Security: Strong experience securing software systems end-to-endauthentication encryption key management secure APIs and threat modeling.
  • Cloud Security: Deep familiarity with securing cloud infrastructure and services (AWS preferred) including IAM network security and secrets management.
  • Program Building: Demonstrated ability to build or substantially shape a security program as a senior individual contributor driving initiatives through influence rather than authority.
  • Compliance Experience: Practical experience implementing the technical controls behind compliance frameworks such as SOC 2.
  • Software Fluency: Ability to read and reason about code (Python C or similar) and work credibly with engineering teams.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven success partnering with IT and other stakeholders to deliver security outcomes across organizational boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience securing connected devices IoT robotics or other cyber-physical systems.
  • Familiarity with securing real-time or networked control systems and the safety implications of security failures.
  • Experience with security for OTA update systems and device fleets.
  • Background in incident response detection engineering or security monitoring.
  • Relevant security certifications or demonstrated equivalent expertise.


Walden Robotics offers a competitive total compensation program including salary annual cash bonus company equity company-subsidized insurance programs 401(k) with company match flexible PTO daily lunch and other benefits. The pay ranges noted on our posts are for salary only.

Walden Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request to .

Walden Robotics participates in E-Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Walden you will need to go through the E-Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E-Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become



Required Experience:

Senior IC

Position Summary:You will own the security of our robots and the systems around themthe teleoperation link an operator uses to drive a robot the fleet infrastructure that connects and updates machines in the field the cloud services that hold robot and customer data and the software supply chain beh...

About Company

At Walden Robotics, we envision a world where general-purpose robots dramatically improve the quality of life for all people—supporting us at home, at work, in factories, on farms, and beyond. To accomplish this, we are building a team of exceptional professionals who combine world-cl ... View more

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