Principal Engineer
Armis
Software Engineering
Arlington, VA, USA
Posted on Dec 6, 2025
We are seeking a Principal Engineer to spearhead the development of cutting-edge Application Security products. This high-impact role involves working closely with Product and Engineering teams to build scalable security solutions, integrating AI-driven security alert detection, and driving strategic partnerships with top organizations. As a technical leader, you will shape the future of Application Security through innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.
- Department
- CTO Office
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Arlington
- Workplace type
- Fully remote
- Compensation
- $220,000 - $240,000 / year
Key Responsibilities
- Part of a team that is developing and integrating code scanning and application security products to proactively detect and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Build a next-generation application scanner that seamlessly integrates with VIPR and AppScanner to enhance security measures.
- Work with top-tier organizations as a design partner to refine and scale security solutions from inception.
- Develop and optimize a multi-agent AI pipeline to improve application security operations.
- Detects security alerts and contextualizes them using an AI-first approach for improved incident response.
- Drive NPI (New Product Introduction) strategies, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effective security solutions.
- Join an established high-growth development team and influence security architecture and strategy across the organization
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with some level experience in App Security Engineering or DevSecOps. (Developer Security operations experience)
- Deep expertise in security vulnerability management, secure coding practices, and security automation.
- 5+ years of experience with Python, Node, AWS, GIT Administration and CI/CD Pipelines
- 5 years of experience with MongoDB or S3 Architecture
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and work with executive stakeholders.
- Experience working with large enterprises and high-profile partners to drive security innovation and adoption.
- Experience with embedding Security Controls in CI/CD Pipelines
Job Benefits
The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits (e.g. i.e. bonuses, commissions, stocks, health insurance benefits, etc.) offered to candidates. Visit our careers site for more information on benefits at Armis.
About Armis
Armis, the cyber exposure management & security company, protects the entire attack surface and manages an organization’s cyber risk exposure in real time. In a rapidly evolving, perimeter-less world, Armis ensures that organizations continuously see, protect and manage all critical assets - from the ground to the cloud. Armis secures Fortune 100, 200 and 500 companies as well as national governments, state and local entities to help keep critical infrastructure, economies and society stay safe and secure 24/7.
Armis is a privately held company headquartered in California.