Cogent Security is on a mission to stop breaches and prevent cybercrime by innovating at the frontier of generative AI systems. We are building the world’s first AI cyber taskforce, composed of AI agents capable of human-caliber reasoning and execution of cybersecurity tasks, that autonomously protects organizations from emerging threats. The early adopters of our technology include some of the world’s most important institutions, spanning public companies, elite universities, and Fortune 500 corporations across industries.Cogent was founded by a seasoned team of former engineering and product leaders, who bring decades of experience across cybersecurity and technology. The team is fully in-person in San Francisco and New York, and consists of the top software engineering and machine learning talent from leading companies such as Abnormal Security, Coinbase, Microsoft, Tesla, Stripe and more. To support our ambitious growth plans, we recently raised a large Seed round led by Greylock Partners and leading angels across AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise software (e.g. Reid Hoffman and founders of Abnormal, Datadog, and other top companies).As we execute on our mission, we are constantly pushing ourselves to ACHIEVe:Ambition for ExcellenceWe work backwards from the way things should be and constantly measure our progress against itCustomer CentricityWe obsess over the problems our customers face and relentlessly innovate to find the best solutionsIntellectual HonestyWe embrace hard conversations and actively seek the truthIntentionalityWe exhibit good judgment and are thoughtful about tradeoffsExtreme OwnershipWe take pride in our work and never say the words “not my problem”Velocity / Bias for ActionWe don’t leave for tomorrow what can be done todayAbout the RoleAs Security Lead, you will be both a key architect of our product and a steward of Cogent’s own operational security.What You’ll DoShape the Cogent product at the frontier of AI and cybersecurityWork hand-in-hand with machine learning engineers to build AI agents grounded in real-world security workflowsContribute deep domain insight to shape product strategy, roadmap, and core capabilitiesBuild the world’s first AI-native cybersecurity OrgExtend and evolve Cogent’s security posture, systems, and incident response capabilities to create the strongest cyber program in the industryImplement processes and tools to protect Cogent and our customers end to endEducate the market and elevate the industryWrite thought-provoking content, partner with customers, and speak credibly about the role of AI in vulnerability managementHelp define how the industry thinks about autonomous securityWhat You’ll BringYou are a top 1% builder who thrives at the intersection of security and engineering. You bring:10+ years of deep, hands-on experience in security engineeringExpertise in vulnerability management across the attack surfaceFluency in Python or a comparable language, with a passion for automationA track record of operating at scale in high-stakes, fast-paced environmentsA bias for clarity, velocity, and technical rigor(Bonus) Experience working closely with ML, AI, or data science teamsFor California Based ApplicantsThe standard base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $300,000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse company. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.
