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Backend Engineer (Security)
BackendRemote — UK
Published on 2026-09-23
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About this role
The role involves designing and maintaining secure execution environments for untrusted user code at Trigger.dev. The candidate should have backend engineering experience combined with a genuine interest in offensive security practices.
About the company
Trigger.dev is an open-source background jobs platform for TypeScript apps. It helps teams run long-running and durable tasks without managing infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Design and maintain secure execution environments
- Build monitoring and alerting for suspicious activity
- Manage vulnerabilities and run security scans
- Conduct internal pen testing and external engagements
- Implement security reviews in PR processes
- Maintain SOC 2 compliance
- Own the vulnerability disclosure program
- Cultivate a security-oriented culture within the team
What we're looking for
- Real backend engineering experience
- Genuine offensive-security curiosity
- Comfort with ambiguous product-shaped security problems
- Proactive mindset
- Willingness to be on call
- Participation in in-person events
Nice to have
- Experience with sandboxed execution environments
- Track record in pen testing or bug bounty programs
- Familiarity with AI-assisted security tooling
- Contribution to open source projects
- Experience in developer tools or infrastructure companies
- Knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript
Benefits
- Generous compensation and equity
- Flexible working arrangements
- Home office setup support
- 25 days vacation plus parental leave
- Training budget
- Pension contributions