Sr Associate Software Engineer, AI Security

The Senior Associate Software Engineer role supports the AI-powered Code Security Scanner platform at Northern Trust, with focus on continuous feature development, platform scalability, and secure integration of LLM-driven security analysis in a cloud-native environment.

Location

Chicago, IL (onsite)

Compensation

USD 88,900 - 151,100 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a software developer for the AI Code Scanner platform
• Deliver modernization, enhancements, and scalability initiatives
• Improve user experience, including reporting dashboards, workflow management, and administrative capabilities
• Implement secure authentication and authorization patterns
• Maintain and extend orchestration and scanning services
• Expand and manage integrations with LLM-based security analysis capabilities
• Enhance automated vulnerability analysis, reporting, and verification workflows

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Mid-level React development experience
• Experience with modern SPA architecture
• Experience building REST APIs and integrating authentication
• Expert-level Python development
• Experience with API design and integration
• Experience with automation and orchestration frameworks
• Experience with test automation and quality engineering
• Experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Experience with agent-based workflows and automation frameworks
• Experience in application security and vulnerability management

Technologies

React, Python, REST APIs, LLMs, agent-based workflows

Benefits

• Retirement benefits including 401k and pension
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, and disability
• Paid time off
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Life & accident insurance
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits
• A discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity, including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, email [email protected]. You may also discuss your requirements with the recruiter you are working with.