Principal Software Engineer, Cybersecurity

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer, Edge Compute to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  This role will report to Sr Director Software Engineering and based in San Jose, CA.  This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week. 

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive cybersecurity roadmap (cloud, edge, IaC, application security, DevSecOps)
• Establish Secure SDLC practices and DevSecOps standards
• Lead architecture for data protection (at rest / in transit)
• Drive supply chain security and validation strategies
• Mentor engineers and embed security-by-design across teams

Requirements

• 8–12+ years in software/security engineering
• Strong expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps, and application security
• Experience with IaC security, SBOM, and supply chain validation
• Strong Python and shell scripting (bash) skills; Golang a plus
• Solid understanding of standard SDLC practices
• Proficiency with Git and familiarity with Jira, Confluence
   

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship results.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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