We are hiring staff security engineers who build impactful solutions fast. You will protect our company, our merchants and our data against any and all cyber risks. You will help Shopify maintain a high-trust operating environment by building tailored detection and response solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Design, build and ship security solutions that defend against cyber attacks and data exfiltration Champion cross-functional projects Respond to and lead incident response for critical security events Cut through complexity to focus on high-impact work that reduces real risk Partner with IT, legal, and business teams to mitigate threats and remediate for the long-term Communicate security risks and technical recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders QualificationsExpertise in building great software in the security detection and response domain Broad expertise in endpoint security, enterprise IT security and cloud security Proven experience responding to cyber security incidents Active awareness of emerging threats and AI-enabled attack vectors including prompt injection, supply chain compromises and social engineering Experience building real AI solutions that deliver tangible value to security operations, not just novel experiments Proficiency in Python, Swift and GCP; with Cursor and other AI tools Excellent communication

skills:
you can distill complex security data into clear,



actionable insights Brings senior-level judgment and operates with high autonomy, proactively identifying and driving work from ambiguity to outcomes Engineering isn't a department at Shopify. They ship weekly. They use AI like a keyboard, reflexively and everywhere, to clear the mundane and make room for thinking. At that scale, performance gains matter and weak assumptions surface quickly. Engineers at Shopify spend the majority of their time actually writing code to build and improve infrastructure. Twice a year, we assess both in our ~Mastery cycle, Shopify’s performance review. Adjust your mix of cash, restricted share units, and stock options (including programs like Long-Term Equity)
* to where it makes sense for you, and mix it up anytime as life and priorities change. Buying a house? Want more skin in the game? Flexible work, remote by designA versatile vacation policy means most Shopifolk can take the vacation days they feel they need to recharge. Your setupYour battlestation is your home base. Our health and welfare benefits may include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance depending on your country. We also offer mental health support for you and your dependents, including immediate and confidential services like counseling and coaching sessions. Family supportWe offer fertility benefits globally, along with paid parental leave to welcome a new family member.

📌 Staff Security Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Shopify
📍 Canada