Product Security Engineer

VulnU; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 176,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Learning budget

Home-office stipend

16 weeks parental leave

Flexible PTO

Retirement match

Health premiums 95% covered

Job summary

Asana is seeking a Product Security Engineer in Vancouver to partner with product and infrastructure teams across the full software development lifecycle and strengthen security for web, mobile, and AI-powered surfaces.

You will build secure-by-default frameworks, automate security tooling, and drive remediation for vulnerabilities from bug bounty programs and internal testing. A hybrid schedule with in-office days is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application security, product security, or software engineering with a security focus.
• Solid software engineering background with experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript or Scala.
• Deep knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 and common web vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with AI/ML security concepts and risks.
• Experience with security tools (SAST/DAST, SCA) and vulnerability management.
• Experience performing security design reviews and threat modeling.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product and engineering teams across the full software development lifecycle to bake security in by default.
• Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and code reviews for new features and services.
• Develop and maintain secure-by-default frameworks and libraries to empower engineers to ship secure systems.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Scala

OWASP Top 10

Threat modeling

SAST/DAST

SCA

Vulnerability management

AI security

Job description

# Product Security EngineerAsana · asana.comCategory: Application SecurityLocation: Vancouver, BC## Quality of lifeWhat the posting states. Hover or tap a perk to see the line it came from.* Equity* Learning budget* Home-office stipend* 16 weeks parental leave* Flexible PTO* Retirement match* 95% health premiums coveredAt Asana, security is foundational to our mission of helping humanity thrive by enabling the world's teams to work together effortlessly. Our security team protects Asana's employees, users, and customers by proactively addressing threats and fostering a culture of security throughout our product and operations.We're looking for a Product Security Engineer to join our Product Security team in Vancouver. You'll be a key member of our security engineering team, partnering directly with product and infrastructure teams to ensure we design and ship secure software. You will be instrumental in scaling our security practices by building secure-by-default frameworks, eliminating entire classes of vulnerabilities, and championing a security-first mindset across our web, mobile, and AI-powered product surfaces.This role is based in our Vancouver office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do, and your recruiter can share more about the in-office requirements.What you'll achievePartner with product and engineering teams across the full software development lifecycle to ensure security is designed and built into Asana's products and platform.Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and code reviews for new features and services.Develop, implement, and maintain secure-by-default frameworks and libraries that empower engineering teams to build secure systems easily.Build and maintain automated security tooling (static and dynamic analysis rules, custom SAST/DAST checks, and automated red-teaming) to scale security coverage without scaling headcount.Identify and address AI-specific security risks such as prompt injection, insecure tool permissions, and abuse-resistant design in Asana's AI and agentic features.Triage, investigate, and drive remediation of vulnerabilities from our bug bounty program, internal testing, and automated security tooling.Influence engineering initiatives by conducting design and roadmap reviews, effectively communicating security constraints, and assisting teams in making informed trade-offs.Investigate product security incidents as a subject matter expert, using logs and monitoring tools to contain, analyze, and drive resolution.Evaluate and improve software supply chain security, including dependency management, SCA tooling, and third-party risk in the development pipeline.Develop and deliver training to educate engineers on secure coding best practices and emerging threats.Stay informed of industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices to ensure that Asana's security posture remains robust.Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to develop both short-term and long-term strategies for risk management.About youDemonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making5+ years of experience in application security, product security, or software engineering with a security focus.Strong software engineering background with experience in languages like Python, Javascript/Typescript or Scala.Deep working knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 and common web application vulnerabilities such as XSS, CSRF, SSRF, and SQL injection.Familiarity with AI/ML security concepts, including LLM-specific risks such as prompt injection and agentic attack surfaces.Experience with security tools for static/dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and vulnerability management.Experience performing security design reviews and threat modeling for complex applications.Excellent communication skills for collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical partners.A pragmatic and collaborative mindset, with a passion for building defenses against real-world attacks and enabling other engineers to do their best, most secure work.At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.What we'll offerOur comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.For this role, the estimated base salary range is between 176,000 - 200,000 CAD. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:Mental health, wellness fitness benefitsCareer coaching supportInclusive family building benefitsLong-term savings or retirement plansIn-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferencesThese are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.#LI-Hybrid