Security Engineer
India
About MagniteAt Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV/streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our technology fuels billions of transactions every day!
Role SummarySecurity is core to the design and development pipeline across our Engineering organization. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Security, you will help secure all applications, products, and platforms while protecting critical assets. You will collaborate across departments—including Engineering, Product, Finance, IT, and HR—to ensure software is secure by design from development to deployment.
Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Architecture & Design: Conduct security design reviews, threat modeling, and cloud architecture assessments.
Incident Response & Monitoring: Respond to security alerts/incidents and support ongoing operational tool management.
Consultation & Advisory: Partner with network, systems, and software engineers to provide guidance on security best practices and secure development.
AI & LLM Security Integration: Evaluate and secure AI/LLM-based workflows, agentic automation, and internal tool integrations.
Code & Vulnerability Reviews: Perform security-focused code reviews, evaluate risks using OWASP (including the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs), MITRE ATLAS, and manage SAST/DAST tool
Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering, risk assessment, risk treatment, data protection, and incident response.
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CRISC, or CISA are a plus.
Technical Expertise:
Strong knowledge of Linux OS, firewall administration, patch management, anti-malware, and network security.
Experience with SIEM solutions (e.g., Google SecOps, Splunk).
Familiarity with authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, HMAC) and modern vulnerability management.
Familiarity with LLM application security risks (e.g., direct/indirect prompt injection, sensitive data leakage, improper output handling, supply chain risks in open-source AI models/package
Working knowledge of industry frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 1/SOC 2, SOX, OWASP LLM Top 10)
Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, high integrity, and sound judgment when handling sensitive matters.
Security Stack: Google SecOps, Tenable Cloud, ISPM, Wazuh
Infrastructure & Languages: Large-scale Linux-based on-prem & AWS infrastructure, Windows/macOS endpoints, Java, C++, Python, Scala
Comprehensive Perks and Benefits:
Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Cell Phone Subsidy
Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement
Company Culture:
Community Service and Volunteer Events
Company-Matched Charitable Contributions
Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support
Magnite Invests in You:
Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework
Culture and Inclusion Programs
Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program
About Us
The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile-high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
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Skills Required
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering, risk assessment, risk treatment, data protection, and incident response
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Knowledge of Linux, firewall administration, patch management, anti-malware, and network security
- Experience with SIEM solutions such as Google SecOps or Splunk
- Familiarity with SAML, OAuth, HMAC, and modern vulnerability management
- Familiarity with LLM application security risks
- Working knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOX, and OWASP LLM Top 10
- CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CRISC, or CISA certification
- Excellent written and verbal communication, high integrity, and sound judgment
What the Team is Saying
Magnite Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive from day one, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, mental-health support, and wellness reimbursements. Feedback suggests this breadth of healthcare and wellness support is a clear strength of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is highlighted as generous, with PTO, holiday breaks, quarterly wellness/mental-health days, and a year-end company closure. These features point to strong support for recharge and work-life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is emphasized through new-hire equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan available broadly. These ownership programs are positioned as core components of total compensation.
Magnite Insights
What We Do
Together, we power advertising that enables billions of people to stay informed, entertained, and connected. We introduce them to new ideas, products, and services that make their lives better. And we help media owners of all sizes realize their full potential. That’s a lot — that’s the power of advertising. But it’s only possible with great technology. And that’s where Magnite comes in. Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!
Why Work With Us
At Magnite, our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy. We strive to cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. We’re seeking out individuals who share an alternative perspective, challenge the status quo, and aren’t afraid to raise the bar!
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Magnite Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Magnite’s hybrid schedule includes two days worked remotely (Monday and Friday) and three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) in all offices. Our offices provide daily lunches, beverages, snacks, training, development, office events.
