Senior Application Security Engineer

Join a passionate team tackling complex security challenges. Ensure robust security measures are integrated into every product from conception to deployment.

Overview

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Job type

Full time

Compensation

$272,000 - $320,000 per year

Location

San Francisco, United States, North America

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Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in web, mobile, application or blockchain security.

Ability to understand and critically think about application and system architectures holistically.

Expertise in performing threat modeling to systematically assess risks and architect mitigations that align with both technical and business goals.

Strong understanding of state-of-the-art authentication protocols, cryptographic principles, identity management, and data protection mechanisms.

Proficiency developing in one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, Typescript, Go).

Experience communicating effectively with technical, non-technical and executive-level audiences.

Desire to work in a high growth and high speed environment that is truly trying to change the world.

Responsibilities

Perform threat modeling to identify risks in the design of new products and drive their mitigation.

Architect and implement security solutions to mitigate identified risks.

Work closely with engineering teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle.

Identify vulnerabilities through code reviews and penetration testing, and drive their remediation.

Improve and build, such as scanners and implementation of secure defaults, to scale our application security program.

Manage and contribute to the continuous improvement of the World bug bounty program.

Work with stakeholders across the company to advocate for security best practices through training and outreach.

Benefits

Competitive long-term incentive package.

Healthcare, dental, vision.

401(k) plan and match.

Life insurance.

Flexible time off.

Commuter benefits.

Professional development stipend.