About the job
About Cogent Security
Cogent Security is at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, leveraging Applied AI to develop next-generation AI agents. In an era where cyber attacks evolve rapidly, our AI Taskforce analyzes vast amounts of enterprise data to proactively address vulnerabilities and prevent critical breaches.
We combine pioneering research with practical execution, ensuring that our innovative solutions meet real-world challenges. Our Cogent Research division acts as our dedicated AI lab, driving the development of advanced security workflows.
Since our emergence from stealth mode, we have rapidly grown, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies to secure complex production environments globally.
Supported by Greylock, we have gathered a team of top talent from renowned institutions and leading organizations in the AI and cybersecurity sectors.
About the Role
As an Agent Engineer at Cogent Security, you will be pivotal in designing, building, and deploying critical AI agents tailored for complex client environments. Your role is highly cross-functional, involving direct collaboration with customers to understand their unique needs, adapting our platform accordingly, and iterating on scalable solutions to handle millions of real-world security events.
You will manage projects from inception to deployment, including data onboarding and integrating feedback into our core agent platform. Your contributions will shape how AI agents detect threats, triage incidents, and automate security workflows for some of the most sophisticated organizations worldwide.
This position is ideal for engineers who excel in dynamic environments, enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, and wish to see the tangible impact of their work.

