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Doppel Inc

Product Operations Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $250K/yr

Why Join Doppel Doppel is building the future of social engineering defense. Our AI-native platform uses agentic AI to protect executives, employees, customers, and brands from phishing ...

Doppel

Software Engineer, Autopilot

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Doppel is a rapidly growing Series C startup focused on building the future of social engineering defense through an AI-native platform. They are seeking an experienced backend engineer to build and ...

Whop

Engineering

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

... hip social engineer who prioritizes business impact over anything else Qualifications : Required : • Hardcore engineer; doesn't like to speak English, chronically online, low level data, etc • ...

Red Cup IT, Inc.

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$123K - $169K/yr

Implementing guardrails for internal AI models and defending against AI-powered social engineering and deepfakes. * Vulnerability Management: Managing complex, risk-based vulnerability programs that ...

Clera

Customer Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Ability to help customers craft and iterate on prompts and AI agent configurations (prompt engineering / social engineering mindset). Nice-to-haves: * Strong CS fundamentals. * Genuine interest in AI ...

Red Cup IT, Inc.

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$123K - $169K/yr

Implementing guardrails for internal AI models and defending against AI-powered social engineering and deepfakes. * Vulnerability Management: Managing complex, risk-based vulnerability programs that ...

Red Cup IT Inc

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$123K - $169K/yr

Implementing guardrails for internal AI models and defending against AI-powered social engineering and deepfakes. * Vulnerability Management: Managing complex, risk-based vulnerability programs that ...

Clera

Customer Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Ability to help customers craft and iterate on prompts and AI agent configurations (prompt engineering / social engineering mindset). Nice-to-haves: * Strong CS fundamentals. * Genuine interest in AI ...

Red Cup IT, Inc.

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$123K - $169K/yr

Implementing guardrails for internal AI models and defending against AI-powered social engineering and deepfakes. * Vulnerability Management: Managing complex, risk-based vulnerability programs that ...

Nectar Social

Engineering Manager

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$240K - $400K/yr

We believe every social interaction should deepen the relationship between brands and their ... Founded by ex-Meta product and engineering leaders, we've raised over $30M in total capital from ...

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How much do social engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for social engineering in California is $75,267.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,200.00 and $90,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in social engineering, and why are they important?

To succeed in a Social Engineering role, you need a deep understanding of human psychology, information security principles, and risk assessment, often supported by a degree in cybersecurity or related certifications such as CEH or Security+. Familiarity with social engineering toolkits, phishing simulation platforms, and incident response systems is often required. Excellent communication, observation, and persuasive skills help build trust and effectively identify vulnerabilities. These skills are crucial for ethically testing and strengthening an organization’s defenses against human-based security threats.

What is social engineering?

A Social Engineering job typically involves manipulating or influencing people to disclose confidential information, often for security testing or ethical hacking purposes. Professionals in this role study human psychology, exploit security weaknesses, and test an organization's vulnerability to phishing, pretexting, and other deceptive tactics. Ethical social engineers work to improve cybersecurity by identifying and strengthening weak points in human-based security protocols.

What are some common challenges faced by social engineering professionals in their daily work?

Social Engineering professionals often navigate the challenge of balancing ethical testing practices with organizational trust, ensuring that their methods expose vulnerabilities without causing undue alarm. They must stay updated on evolving tactics and countermeasures, as threat actors continually develop new strategies for bypassing security. Collaboration with IT, HR, and management teams is essential for clear communication and effective training. This dynamic environment requires adaptability, discretion, and a commitment to ethical standards as well as ongoing professional development.

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Infographic showing various Social Engineering job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,267 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Software Engineer, Autopilot

Doppel Inc

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$150K - $350K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Why Join Doppel
Doppel is building the future of social engineering defense. Our AI-native platform uses agentic AI to protect executives, employees, customers, and brands from phishing, impersonation, fraud, and other AI-powered threats across digital channels. We help some of the world's most recognized brands detect and dismantle attacker infrastructure while strengthening employee resilience through threat-informed training and simulation. By unifying Digital Risk Protection, Human Risk Management and Email Security, Doppel connects threats into a real-time intelligence graph to power faster disruption, smarter defense, and modern security awareness at scale.
Backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Bessemer Venture Partners, and trusted by leading enterprises, Doppel is a rapidly growing Series C startup building the future of social engineering defense. Our team combines deep cybersecurity expertise, operational rigor, and startup velocity to solve some of the internet's most urgent trust and safety challenges.
What We're Building
We're building the AI-native social engineering defense platform.
This means we're designing scalable systems that monitor billions of domains, social media accounts, apps, dark web forums, etc., and leverage AI agents to identify and neutralize digital threats.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced backend engineer to build and scale an automated system to manage a variety of Security Analyst tasks. We aim to verify and neutralize threats in minutes using AI-driven automation. A few examples of the work we've done recently:
  • Built a sophisticated LLM engine to reduce verification workloads by 4x for the highest volume product line, which will enable faster takedowns at scale
  • Built a QA & data labeling tool to close the feedback loop with human analysts, ML models, and LLM agents

As part of our SF team (in-office min 3x/week), you'll:
  • Play a critical role in building systems that protect billions of people from AI-generated scams and general digital harm
  • Have complete end to end ownership - from directly collecting product requirements to continuously evaluating and iterating on shipped releases
  • Mentor junior engineers, foster a high-performing team culture, and shape the team roadmap
  • Enjoy monthly in-person dinners, happy hours, and social activities (Exploratorium, Valkyries game, etc.)

What We Offer
A mission-driven culture with low ego, high ownership, deep customer obsession, and exceptional talent density
Free lunch and dinner in the office
Flexible PTO
Quarterly team offsites
Join Doppel
Doppel is the first platform built to dismantle digital deception at scale. We scan over 150 billion entities daily and deploy continuously adaptive AI SOC agents, paired with expert human analysts, to uncover and disrupt the infrastructure behind phishing, impersonation, and online fraud before attacks can spread. Our Threat Grid turns every customer signal into shared intelligence, making each disruption smarter, faster, and more effective.
We're not just another cybersecurity company. We're defining the future of social engineering defense, where trust is protected, and deception becomes unprofitable. Backed by top-tier investors and trusted by some of the world's most recognized brands, Doppel is growing fast. If you're driven to solve real-world problems with bold technology, we'd love to meet you.

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