About us
With electric vehicles (evs) expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a realityChargepoint is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading ev charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging needWe bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.
Since our founding in 2007, chargepoint has focused solely on ev charging and established a business model that`s been validated by more than a decade in business and thousands of customersAs now a public company, we remain focused on broadening our market leadership and building on years of innovationChargepoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build our all-electric future and dominate a trillion-dollar market.
Join the team that is building the ev charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.
Discover what it’s like to help build the fueling network of the future - check out our engineering blog.
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Senior director of cloud software
What you will be doing
Chargepoint provides industry leading cloud services and applications for station owners to manage their charging infrastructure, drivers to keep their evs charged, and for us to efficiently operate the worldwide network of charging stationsMaintaining security is critical to building a reliable fueling network for the future of transportationAn engineer in this role will oversee the cloud and client security of our software and will be the go-to person for all things security at different levels of chargepoint software stackYou will make things more secure by protecting system boundaries, keeping chargepoint cloud hardened against attacks and securing sensitive dataResponsibilities include:
Define the security architecture for chargepoint cloud & mobile applicationsWorking with information security and product development teams, develop a roadmap for security initiatives to make the chargepoint network more secure.
Plan and carry out specific security measures to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration and cyber-attacksConduct regular audits of our software and perform penetration testing across our software stack.
Influence chargepoint software development and release processes to avoid information leaksSpread general awareness and push for best practices to make chargepoint software more secure.
Stay up to date with latest developments related to software security.
What you will bring to chargepoint
Strong passion and competency in cloud infrastructure, web & mobile application security & data privacy.
Previous experience working in a fast-paced, fast-growing, and results-driven environment that demands consistent and enduring excellence.
Ability to identify issues and develop and implement solutions to meet department and company goals.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with complex and demanding deadlines.
Ability to work with ambiguity and create quick poc`s
Requirements
8+ years of experience working on software development and distributed systems, with at least 4+ years of hands-on experience focused on securing cloud infrastructure, web and mobile applications.
Fundamental understanding of security vulnerabilities, attack vectors and tools for mitigation (including ddos/bot protection, firewalls, vpns, authentication & authorization systems, encryption, key management, access management etc.)
Self-starter, strong drive, bias-to-action, commitment and work ethic; willingness to take on big challenges and own the results from brainstorm to execution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to influence others effectively.
Preferred
Experience developing distributed systems and security using aws.
Experience with hashicorp vault or other secret management solutions.
Experience improving code security such as static analysis.
Location
Remote
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse teamChargepoint is an equal opportunity employerWe do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.
If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the company needs, we will contact you directly.
Chargepoint is an equal opportunity employer.
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