Application Security Engineer

• We are seeking a skilled and innovative Application Security Engineer to join our technology-driven company
• In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our cloud-native applications and systems throughout the software development lifecycle, with a particular focus on code security, CI/CD pipelines, and emerging AI technologies
• Conduct in-depth code reviews and static analysis to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in our applications
• Design and implement secure coding guidelines and best practices for development teams
• Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate security practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline
• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments for applications, developing mitigation strategies for potential risks
• Manage vulnerability tracking and remediation efforts, providing guidance to development teams
• Support incident response activities related to application security
• Stay current on emerging security threats and trends in cloud-native technologies and AI, continuously enhancing our security measures
• Evaluate and secure software supply chains, including producing and maintaining Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs)
• Address security concerns specific to AI and machine learning models, with a focus on the OWASP LLM Top 10

Benefits

• Health and wellness: Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Life and family: Life and AD&D insurance and fertility benefits to ensure our team’s well-being and peace of mind
• Flexible vacation: We work hard but avoid burn out. Take time off when you need it
• Visa sponsorship: We support international talent with visa sponsorship to join our team
• 401(k) plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future

• 3-5 years of experience in application security, with a strong focus on code security practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevSecOps practices
• Deep understanding of secure coding practices, application security frameworks, and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with software supply chain security and SBOM generation tools
• Experience with security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP) and static/dynamic code analysis
• Proficiency in Python or Rust programming languages and experience with secure coding practices in these languages
• Understanding of AI/ML security implications, particularly those outlined in the OWASP LLM Top 10
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) and their security features
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CSSLP, OSWE)
• Familiarity with federated learning and privacy-preserving machine learning techniques
• Background in data privacy and compliance regulations relevant to cloud-native applications and AI systems
• Experience in building custom security tooling to enhance and automate security processes
• Interest in leveraging AI to automate security tasks and improve efficiency
• Contributions to open-source security projects or tools
• Experience with GitOps and infrastructure-as-code security
• Experience in securing AI/ML models and data pipelines