About the Role
Northern Trust is hiring a Sr Principal Software Engineer, AI Security Platform to join their team in a on-site capacity. More jobs at Northern Trust and this is a leadership-level position for a seasoned professional ready to shape engineering strategy and guide teams at scale. If you’re looking to grow your career with a team that invests in its engineers, this could be a great next step.
Joining Northern Trust as a Security Software Engineer means working alongside experienced peers on problems that matter to the business, with the kind of scope and ownership that helps a career move forward. This is a full-time position with the stability and benefits that come with a permanent role.
Role Overview
In this leadership capacity, you’ll play a key role in the team’s day-to-day engineering work. Typical responsibilities for a Security Software Engineer at the executive level include:
- design and implement secure software systems and review code for vulnerabilities
- conduct threat modeling, security testing, and risk assessments on new and existing systems
- respond to and help remediate security incidents in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- champion secure coding practices and help raise the security bar across engineering
Beyond the day-to-day, you’ll be expected to communicate clearly with teammates and stakeholders, document your work so others can build on it, and continuously look for ways to improve how the team ships software.
Requirements & Qualifications
This is a senior leadership role, so candidates should bring a strong track record of scope and impact:
- experience with secure software development practices and vulnerability assessment
- familiarity with common security frameworks, threat modeling, and compliance requirements
- strong analytical skills and attention to detail under pressure
- relevant certifications (e.g. Security+, CISSP) are a plus but not required
- hands-on experience with AI
Candidates who don’t check every box are still encouraged to apply — Northern Trust values demonstrated ability and growth potential alongside a resume that matches every requirement exactly.
Location & Work Setup
This role is based in United States. This is an on-site position, with the team working together in person to collaborate closely on a daily basis. Specific work arrangements and any relocation details will be confirmed during the interview process. As with any on-site role, expect regular collaboration with teammates through a mix of synchronous meetings and asynchronous updates, so strong written and verbal communication matters as much as technical skill.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step? Submit your application through Northern Trust’s careers page, including an up-to-date resume highlighting relevant experience for this Security Software Engineer role. A short cover note on why this particular team and role interest you can help your application stand out. View all Security Software Engineer openings if you’d like to compare this opportunity with similar openings.
