
Socket is a cybersecurity platform that protects companies from software supply chain attacks. Companies use Socket to protect their software applications and critical services from malware and…

Socket is a cybersecurity platform that protects companies from software supply chain attacks. Companies use Socket to protect their software applications and critical services from malware and…
What they do: Developer-first supply chain security for open-source dependencies
Founded: 2020 or 2021 (sources list both years)
CEO / Founder: Feross Aboukhadijeh
Recent financing: $40M Series B announced Oct 22, 2024
Notable backers: Abstract Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Elad Gil, Dylan Field, WndrCo
Software supply chain security; protection of open-source dependencies
Computer and Network Security
$4.6M
Announced as Series Seed / early funding
$20M
$40M
“Backed by prominent institutional and strategic investors including Abstract Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Elad Gil, Dylan Field, and WndrCo”
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About Us Socket helps devs and security teams ship faster by cutting out security busywork. Thousands of orgs use Socket to safely find, audit, and manage open source code. Our customers — from Anthropic to xAI, and Figma to Vercel — love Socket (just check out their tweets to see for yourself!)
Founded by Feross Aboukhadijeh , a long-time open source maintainer with software downloaded over a billion times a month, Socket has raised $65M in funding from top angels, operators, and security leaders.
About The Role We're hiring a Security Engineer to own security across the company. This is a senior IC role covering application security, cloud infrastructure, operational security, IT, compliance, and incident response.
Socket is a security company, and our internal security posture matters both for protecting the company and for the credibility of what we sell. This role is a rare combination: full ownership of a critical function, a company with real traction, and a deeply relevant problem space. As Socket grows, so will the security function, and you'll shape what that looks like.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
We know how important clarity is when looking for a new role, so we've put together a read-me about the Interview Process at Socket.
Benefits: Our benefits are crafted to support you and your family, so you can take care of what matters most and thrive in and outside of work. We offer:
At Socket, we
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