Staff Application Security Engineer
The Role
You’ll report into the Director, Information Security and build relationships with technology stakeholders. You’ll leverage your knowledge of secure code practices and payment systems to identify and remediate application vulnerabilities.
Responsibilities
- Innovate with AI and deliver security solutions to mitigate application vulnerabilities
- Run security code tests (SAST, SCA) and partner with engineers to remediate unsafe code
- Create threat models and engage technology teams to review and document risks
- Guide leadership on security architecture, design and best AppSec practices
- Train and upskill engineers on safe coding and vulnerability management
- Assist penetration testing initiatives and/or help manage bug bounties
- Support administration of AWS Control Tower and IAM provisioning
- Interact with the security community and keep aware of trends
Requirements
6+ years of application or product security inclusive of reviewing Python code
Experience with innovating and delivering solutions related to vulnerability management
Strong understanding and adoption of AI technologies
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering highly preferred
Qualifications
Exceptional customer service and people skills
Skills
- Knowledge of secure code practices and payment systems
- Experience with AWS and Lambda security architecture and AWS Control Tower
- Understanding and adoption of AI technologies
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
- Equity (ISOs)
- 401(k) program
- Family planning programs + paid parental leave
- Physical fitness and wellness memberships
- Emotional and mental health support programs
- Unlimited PTO + 10 paid federal holidays + our annual, week-long Winter Break
- Flexible work environment
- Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees
- Employee Resource Groups
- Learning and Development stipend
- Transparent culture
Location
The role offers location flexibility, however, if you’re based in the Washington, D.C., Austin, Chicago, or NYC metropolitan regions, in-office attendance is required on a hybrid basis.
Compensation
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $210,000 - $230,000 + equity + benefits. The final starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.