Staff, Application Security Engineer

Twilio; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 143,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Staff Application Security Engineer to enhance application security capabilities. In this remote role, you will lead initiatives across teams, implement security automation, and develop secure coding guidelines. This position offers the chance to work with a diverse team dedicated to shaping the future of communications while ensuring the security of applications in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. If you're passionate about application security and ready to make a global impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous time-off

Parental leave

Wellness leave

Healthcare

Retirement savings program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in application security or secure software development.
• Hands-on experience with various security solutions and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead Application Security initiatives and implement security best practices.
• Develop secure coding guidelines and investigate security vulnerabilities.

Skills

Application Security

Secure Software Development

SAST

SCA

DAST

API Security

Threat Modeling

Python

Go

Java

TypeScript

Education

Application Security Certifications (OSCP, GWAPT, GCPN)

Tools

CI/CD Pipelines

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant, diverse team making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Staff, Application Security Engineer.

About the job

The Cloud and Application Security team enables delivery of secure by default products to reduce our attack surface against an evolving threat landscape. This position is needed to enhance Twilio’s Application Security capabilities to improve visibility, reduce vulnerabilities and foster secure engineering practices. This role is going to provide thought leadership and help build key aspects of the program in partnership with different InfoSec and Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead Application Security initiatives across different teams to design, build and implement security best practices.
• Implement and enhance security automation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain Application Security solutions, measure their effectiveness and continuously improve based on strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain secure coding guidelines and security training for Engineers.
• Investigate security vulnerabilities and support incident response as needed.
• Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques to proactively secure applications.

Qualifications

Required:

• 8+ years of experience in application security, secure software development, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with SAST, SCA, DAST, Secrets, API Security solutions.
• Deep understanding of security for Containers, web, APIs, and cloud-native workloads (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of OWASP top 10s and modern attack vectors.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, Java, TypeScript).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with a diverse array of stakeholders at different levels.
• Application Security certifications (OSCP, GWAPT, GCPN, etc).
• Experience with Threat Modeling.

Location

This role will be remote and located in Alberta, Ontario or British Columbia, Canada.

Travel

For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including competitive pay, generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

• Based in British Columbia: $143,000 - $178,000 CAD.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!

Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.