Alpaca Research is working on secure, private, connected infrastructure for AI hardware and the devices around it. In this Product Security Engineer role, you’ll help build and harden the systems that protect connectivity, operating systems, credentials, and agent access while continuously improving platform reliability.
This is an onsite position in Cambridge, MA, with a salary range of USD 140,000 to 170,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Build secure, seamless connectivity across hardware, phones, computers, and external services for both local and remote networks.
- Harden an operating system by implementing secure boot, encryption, sandboxing, and dependable software updates.
- Design systems for authentication, access control, credential management, and secure storage for sensitive information.
- Develop device discovery, pairing, remote access, and secure communication protocols.
- Create permission and isolation systems that enable agents to safely access personal data, use tools, and interact with external services.
- Identify vulnerabilities through reviews and security testing, then continuously improve the platform’s reliability and security.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of Linux, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, VPNs, and modern networking protocols.
- Experience with encryption, authentication, key management, operating system security, and secure software design.
- Proficiency in Rust, Go, C/C++, or Python, including experience building systems-level software.
- Familiarity with secure device pairing, NAT traversal, remote access, or peer-to-peer networking.
- Understanding of how to securely handle sensitive information, credentials, permissions, and third-party integrations.
- Ability to balance security, performance, and usability to deliver systems that are safe and enjoyable to use.
- Ownership of complex technical problems, with the ability to anticipate risks and build reliable solutions with minimal direction.
Technologies
- Linux, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, VPNs
- Rust, Go, C/C++, Python
- NAT traversal, peer-to-peer networking
- secure boot, encryption, sandboxing
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
How to Apply
Send your résumé along with examples of systems you have built, security research, GitHub repositories, or projects you are proud of. Include a short note about why Alpaca interests you. Alpaca emphasizes seeing what you have made, researched, designed, or shipped, and encourages applying even if your background is unconventional.
