Hiring: Gateway & Client Engineering Leader - USDS Company: TikTok USDS Joint Venture Location: San Jose, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:01:39 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Android, Embedded Systems, Linux, OCI, Oracle Cloud, iOS, macOS About the job Experience: •Applied hands-on capability in cloud infrastructure, ideally with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), where our U.S. user data is hosted. •Expertise in enterprise gateway patterns (e.g., API gateways, egress gateways, database security gateways). •Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-phase technical projects and deliver them on time. •On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.​ Required Skills: •We are seeking an experienced and strategic People Leader to build and guide a new Engineering team within the USDS JV Security and Privacy team. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for establishing in-house ownership of the custom solution engineering for our most critical security infrastructure. •Own the End-to-End Lifecycle: Direct the architecture, design, development, and operation of all security gateways and the MAS endpoint assurance client. •Strategically drive Transition to Internal Ownership: Develop and execute a phased strategy to migrate responsibilities from our cloud partner to your internal team, ensuring seamless continuity and improved capabilities. •Enhance System Reliability and Scalability: Implement SRE best practices to ensure our security infrastructure is highly available, performant, and scalable to meet the demands of all USDS applications. •Champion Secure SDLC: Integrate threat modeling, security code reviews, and automated testing into the development lifecycle for all custom-engineered solutions. •Orchestrate Cross-Functional Delivery: Collaborate closely with product, infrastructure, and compliance teams to ensure security solutions are effective, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. •Build a High-Performing Team: Recruit, hire, and onboard top-tier security engineers, building a diverse team with the skills needed to take on complex engineering challenges. •Develop and Mentor Talent: Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to foster the growth of your team members. Cultivate a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. •5 years of experience in software or security engineering, with at least 3 years in a people management role leading engineering teams. •Proven experience with the design and implementation of enterprise-scale security solutions, such as network gateways, proxies, or data loss prevention (DLP) systems. •Comprehensive expertise in secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles and practices. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!