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Full-Time

Security Engineer

Cloudkitchens, Austin, TX

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CloudKitchens

CloudKitchens

201-500 employees

Provides shared kitchen spaces for delivery-only restaurants

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software
Real Estate
Consumer Goods

Mid, Senior

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Systems or Networks Engineering, Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related technical field.
  • 3-5 years of domain experience in the specified role.
  • A track record of significant contributions in previous roles, showcasing your ability to make a meaningful impact.
  • Strong ability to design and create long-lasting architecture from scratch and evolve existing systems.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to collaborate with non engineering stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and improve the 3rd party vulnerability Bill of Materials (BOM) database.
  • Create a process for identifying and upgrading 3rd Party Libraries.
  • Triage 3rd party libraries for relative risk as it pertains to our environment.
  • Build and improve tooling for threat detection.
  • Escalate threat risks to senior staff.
  • Proactively identify shortcomings in existing tooling and creating novel solutions.

CloudKitchens provides shared kitchen spaces specifically designed for delivery-only restaurants. These kitchens are fully equipped and allow restaurant operators to focus on food quality and employee satisfaction while alleviating the challenges of financing, construction, and maintenance. Clients, including national chains and local restaurants, can quickly open new kitchens, test various food concepts, and optimize delivery operations with minimal risk. The company generates revenue by renting out kitchen spaces and offering additional services, including proprietary technology that streamlines order management. CloudKitchens aims to support restaurant growth in the expanding food delivery market by providing a comprehensive solution that minimizes investment and maximizes operational efficiency.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

48%

2 year growth

-49%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CloudKitchens' rapid expansion, including new facilities in Houston and Sacramento, indicates strong growth potential and market demand.
  • Significant investments from major backers like Microsoft highlight confidence in CloudKitchens' business model and future prospects.
  • The ability to test multiple food concepts from a single kitchen with minimal risk offers restaurant operators unparalleled flexibility and innovation opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The ghost kitchen market is evolving, with some brands shifting focus back to traditional channels, which could impact CloudKitchens' growth.
  • Reports of staff layoffs and warehouse closures suggest potential operational and financial instability.

What makes CloudKitchens unique

  • CloudKitchens offers fully equipped shared kitchen spaces specifically designed for delivery-only restaurants, unlike traditional restaurant spaces.
  • Their proprietary technology for managing delivery orders from a single tablet provides a streamlined operational advantage over competitors.
  • By alleviating the burdens of financing, construction, permitting, and maintenance, CloudKitchens allows restaurant operators to focus solely on food quality and customer satisfaction.