Application Guide

How to Apply for Staff, Product Security Architect

at Charge Point

🏢 About Charge Point

ChargePoint is the world's largest open EV charging network, uniquely positioned at the forefront of sustainable transportation infrastructure. Working here means contributing directly to reducing carbon emissions and accelerating the global transition to electric vehicles through innovative technology solutions.

About This Role

As a Staff Product Security Architect at ChargePoint, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing the security strategy for EV charging hardware, software, and cloud services. This role directly impacts the safety and reliability of millions of charging sessions globally by ensuring security is built into products from design through deployment.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with engineering teams on security architecture for new charging station features, conducting threat modeling sessions for upcoming product releases, reviewing AWS security configurations, and analyzing security testing results across hardware, software, and cloud components. You'll balance strategic roadmap planning with hands-on security validation across the product portfolio.

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🎯 Who Charge Point Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of hands-on product security experience with demonstrated success implementing security-by-design culture across distributed engineering teams
  • Possesses deep technical expertise in AWS security architecture, threat modeling for IoT/embedded systems, and application penetration testing in cloud environments
  • Can bridge security requirements between hardware (charging stations), software applications, and cloud services in a complex technology stack
  • Understands networking protocols and security controls specific to IoT devices and can validate security across the entire product ecosystem

📝 Tips for Applying to Charge Point

1

Highlight specific experience securing IoT/embedded systems (relevant to EV charging stations) rather than just web applications

2

Demonstrate how you've implemented security-by-design culture with concrete examples of working with engineering teams on security controls

3

Showcase AWS security architecture experience with specific services relevant to ChargePoint's infrastructure

4

Include metrics or outcomes from previous product security initiatives (e.g., reduced vulnerabilities, improved security posture)

5

Reference ChargePoint's open network approach and how you'd secure both proprietary and third-party integrations

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with security architecture for AWS-based services and how it applies to EV charging infrastructure', 'Specific examples of implementing security-by-design culture and working collaboratively with engineering teams', 'Understanding of the unique security challenges in IoT/embedded systems (charging stations) and cloud services', "How your product security strategy experience aligns with ChargePoint's mission of widespread, reliable EV adoption"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → ChargePoint's product ecosystem (stations, mobile app, cloud platform) and how they interact
  • → The company's open network approach and what security implications this creates
  • → Recent EV charging industry security incidents or vulnerabilities
  • → ChargePoint's technology stack mentions in engineering blogs or conference talks

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach threat modeling for an EV charging station that connects to both cloud services and mobile applications?
2 Describe your experience implementing security controls in AWS environments and how you'd apply it to ChargePoint's architecture
3 How have you successfully embedded security-by-design culture in previous organizations with specific engineering team examples?
4 What security considerations are unique to IoT devices like charging stations versus traditional web applications?
5 How would you balance security requirements with product development timelines in a fast-paced EV technology environment?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on web application security without addressing IoT/embedded system security
  • Presenting security as a compliance checkbox rather than integrated into product development
  • Lacking specific examples of working collaboratively with engineering teams (not just as an auditor)

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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