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Senior Application Security engineer
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Help strengthen application security across web products and AI-enabled workflows. You’ll assess designs and systems, validate reported risks, and work with engineering teams to reduce vulnerabilities. The role also contributes scripts and integrations that make security operations more efficient.
Responsibilities - Join threat modeling for application and AI-driven architectures, and review designs and code for security risks. - Triage findings from software composition, static and dynamic analysis, and cloud security tools; filter false positives and communicate verified issues. - Coordinate with engineers to resolve security findings and support vulnerability management for networks and infrastructure. - Conduct security assessments and internal penetration tests. - Build scripts to automate recurring work such as log analysis, patch management, and incident detection. - Integrate security tools with existing systems using languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Go.
Requirements - A degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - At least three years of application security experience, including work such as threat modeling, secure design or code reviews, or penetration testing. - Proficiency with coding or scripting, such as Python or Go, and experience developing or testing web applications. - Hands-on web application penetration testing experience, including through exercises such as CTFs or bug bounty programs. - Knowledge and experience in AWS security and engineering. - Strong communication skills and business awareness.
Nice to have - Security certifications such as OSCP, OSWP, eCPPT, eWPT, or Security+. - Experience with Linux, Docker, Terraform, or REST APIs.
Benefits and work setup - The source describes a remote-first team environment. - Benefits include paid parental leave, flexible time off, spending accounts, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a sabbatical after five years. - The listed annual gross fixed pay range is €84,000–€105,000, with additional variable compensation; final compensation may depend on qualifications, experience, education, and location.