Cloud Security Developer

Big Ideas. Real People.

At Orca, in the right environment and with the right team, talent has no boundaries. This team spirit, together with our drive to always aim high, has quickly earned us unicorn status and turned us into a global cloud security innovation leader. So if you’re ready to join an amazing team of people who inspire each other every day, now is the time to find your place in our pod. 

We’re looking for driven and talented people like you to join our R&D team and our mission to change the future of cloud security. Ready to dive in and swim with our pod? 

Highlights

• High-growth: Over the past six years, we’ve consistently achieved milestones that take other companies a decade or more. During this time, we’ve significantly grown our employee base, expanded our customer reach, and rapidly advanced our product capabilities.
• Disruptive innovation: Our founders saw that traditional security didn’t work for the cloud, so they set out to carve a new path. We’re relentless pioneers who invented agentless technology and continue to be the most comprehensive and innovative cloud security company.
• Well-capitalized: With a valuation of $1.8 billion, Orca is a cybersecurity unicorn dominating the cloud security space. We’re backed by an impressive team of investors such as Capital G, ICONIQ, GGV, and SVCI, a syndicate of CISOs who invest their own money after conducting their due diligence.
• Respectful and transparent culture: Our executives pride themselves on being accessible to everyone and believe in sharing knowledge with the employees. Each employee has a place in shaping the future of our industry.

About the role

We are looking for an excellent Cloud Security Developer with hands on Python experience from the industry and a curious, analytical mindset to join Orca Security’s team and help build the next generation of cloud security solutions.
Using Orca SideScanner, we provide full-stack visibility across cloud environments. Through forensic and investigative methods, you will develop code to detect cloud misconfigurations and identify evidence of high-risk systems.
The role involves approximately 50% Python coding and 50% analytical work, combining technical development with deep security investigation. You will learn the team’s workflows, write code to expand the security posture across multiple cloud providers, and design and test new detection and analysis flows to support it.

On a typical day you’ll

• Develop code to model and add required data across multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, OCI and more)
• Develop alerts and detections for identification of vulnerable cloud systems and misconfigurations
• Generate and add new cloud security compliance frameworks to keep our compliance solution up-to-date
• Leverage AI agents to automate workflows, enhance detection accuracy, and optimize development efficiency
• Assist in improving our current alerting system by fixing false positive and false negative alerts
• Work in an agile environment, working in sprints with your team to deliver high-quality outcomes

About you

• BSc in Computer Science or a related technical field
• 1–2 years of proven industry experience in Python development – Must.
• Knowledge in networking – OSI model, networking protocols, firewalls
• Familiarity with cloud architecture, services, and basic concepts
• Familiarity with SQL databases
• Comprehension of cybersecurity fundamentals and security best practices
• High level of development and analytical skills
• Self-starter, fast learner, team player, with a can-do attitude
• Great communication and collaboration skills

Bonus points if you have

• Experience in developing with AI-powered tools and agents, such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor