Information Security Engineer

Algolia is the retrieval intelligence layer that turns intent into trusted, decision-grade outcomes. Powering more than 1.7 trillion queries a year for over 18,000 customers with millisecond latency and 99.999% reliability, we are the recognized leader for Search and Product Discovery by top industry analyst firms. The Algolia platform turns a company's products, content, and business rules into data that humans, applications and AI agents can act upon. The result is trusted customer experiences with stronger conversions for measurable business impact.

At Algolia, Information Security is built into everything we do. It is not an afterthought; it’s a core design and operational principle. Our Information Security team ensures that trust, privacy, and resilience are embedded throughout our infrastructure, products, and internal processes.

As Algolia continues to expand globally, we are growing our Information Security team to match that scale. We are seeking a pragmatic, technically strong, and collaborative information security engineer to strengthen our Information Security posture and enable the company to innovate securely and confidently.

What You’ll Do

Design and automate controls, detection mechanisms, and tooling to improve the Information Security of Algolia’s infrastructure and products

Research, evaluate, and recommend new Information Security technologies, techniques, and frameworks

Design, implement, and maintain information security monitoring and remediation systems that move the needle in protecting Algolia’s customers’ data, and protecting Algolia’s systems and data

Partner with engineering and product teams to integrate Information Security into new features, systems, and development pipelines

Contribute to improving Information Security standards, processes, and best practices across the company

Conduct Information Security risk assessments and threat models of core systems, services, and third-party vendors (this does not include answering customer third-party risk assessment questionnaires).

Participate in and sometimes lead Information Security incident response activities and post-incident analysis

Support ongoing and emerging Information Security and compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2, Type II, ISO 27001, C5, GDPR)

Manage and enhance Algolia’s public bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure programs

What We’re Looking For

3–6 years of experience in Information Security engineering, infrastructure protection, or related technical domains

Proficiency in scripting or automation with at least one language (Python, Bash, Go, or similar) is required. Experience with Kubernetes is preferred.

Strong understanding of Information Security principles for modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) as well as operations in datacenters.

Strong understanding of, comfort with, and at least three years of experience in operating, configuring, and managing log management / SIEM, threat detection and posture management, endpoint detection and response, SAST, SOAR, CTI, and other table-stakes information security systems with strong preference to at least one year of experience with deep use of Crowdstrike or Obsidian (preferably both).

Knowledge of common internet Information Security threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies

Solid understanding of computer systems, networks, and low-level protocols from an Information Security perspective

Experience in incident detection, response, and vulnerability management

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain Information Security risks and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Clear ability to collaborate with VP of Information security to advise on next steps and to work independently to achieve business outcomes - rather than a ticket based approach.

Full professional proficiency in English