Security engineer

We prioritise privacy as a fundamental right, delivering the most secure communication experience across various industries. Our cutting-edge encryption technology and robust security measures have made us a trusted partner in the technology, finance, healthcare, and government sectors. If you are passionate about redefining secure communication and want to be part of an innovative team, join us as a Senior Product Manager within our Product Engineering organisation. Together, let us build a world where privacy and security shape the future of communication.

• You review security- or privacy-critical changes and implement or propose solutions to potential issues
• You help to maintain security documentation of the product with focus on product certifications
• You communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding product security topics
• You support new feature development from a security point of view to identify possible security or privacy pitfalls early in the process
• You contribute to internal security audits, risk assessments and threat modelling workshops
• You conduct security awareness trainings regarding your field of responsibility
• You are responsible for our Platform Security controls
• You support technical due diligence to ensure compliance with information security and data protection requirements
• You oversee the incident management process and team members involved in resolving the incident
• You help to maintain documentation of security- and privacy-related processes
• You support Wire’s identity and access management
• You drive the implementation and maintenance of SecOps measures for our Platform

• Proficient understanding of secure software development practices, including threat modelling and security architecture review for products.
• Hands-on experience assessing security and privacy risks in product features (e.g., authentication, encryption, data handling, APIs).
• Working knowledge of cloud security fundamentals (e.g., AWS) and common infrastructure tools (Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm).
• Experience supporting security certifications/compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Strong communication skills and experience engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders on security and privacy topics.
• You are a good communicator and you like to work in a team.
• You are interested in and keep up with trends and news from the InfoSec world.
• You are self-motivated to identify security problems and engage with teams to find solutions.
• You like to do in-depth research on your own and present the results to the team.
• You have programming experience, preferably with one or more of JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin, Java, Rust and Haskell.
• You have a thorough understanding of security code reviews, bug triage based on common metrics like CVSS, and vulnerability management.
• You have a practical, working understanding of basic cryptographic ciphers/algorithms and understand protocols or concepts like Elliptic Curve, TLS, Public Key Infrastructure and Messaging Layer Security.
• You have a strong understanding of application security frameworks like OWASP Top 10.
• You bring thorough knowledge of OAuth, SSO, Identity and Access Management systems.
• You are willing to subject yourself to the S2 security check of the German Government.
• Будет плюсом: Ideally, you have relevant security and/or DevOps certifications, such as CKS, etc; You are familiar with GitHub, Jira and Confluence

• This role can be performed remotely from Germany or another EU country. Regular travel to our Berlin office for workshops, and selected in-person collaboration sessions is expected.
• Join a market-proven company with more than 1,000 customers and help Wire become the trusted secure communications partner for organisations that care deeply about security and privacy.
• Participate in Wire’s long-term success through VSOPs.
• 30 days of vacation entitlement, allowing you to take well-deserved time off and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• With an Urban Sports Club subscription, stay balanced and mentally and physically healthy.
• Investment in professional development with an annual education budget of €1,000 and access to top-notch learning resources.
• Work from a beautiful office in the heart of Berlin or choose a mix of working from anywhere vs. spending selected days together in our office to connect on a personal level.
• Enjoy fresh breakfast in the office, daily fruits, snacks, free soft drinks, and a nice Barista coffee machine.