Senior Security Engineer (Product Security)

Gallup; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Life and critical illness insurance

Pension

Employee stock ownership program

Mass transit reimbursement

JobRad bike leasing program

Family-building benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A global analytics firm in Berlin is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to enhance product security. This role involves performing penetration testing on various applications and working closely with engineering teams to secure code practices. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least four years of experience in application security testing. Key skills include penetration testing, programming expertise, and effective communication. The firm offers a competitive benefits package and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in application testing.
• Expertise in mobile, web, and API penetration testing.
• Proven ability to work with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing on web, mobile, and API applications.
• Guide secure coding practices.

Skills

Penetration testing

Clear communication

Programming skills

Self-starter mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, or related field

Tools

Python

JavaScript

C#

Java

Job description

Anticipate attacks, outsmart threats and safeguard innovation.

Gallup is seeking a senior security engineer (product security) to help build and scale security into the core of our products. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and offensive security — ideal for someone who enjoys breaking things thoughtfully and then helping teams rebuild them stronger.

You’ll bring an attacker’s mindset to uncover real-world risks across our applications and then partner directly with senior, staff engineers and engineering managers to turn those findings into durable, secure solutions. This is a high-impact role with the autonomy to shape how security is embedded across Gallup technology.

What You’ll Do

• Perform penetration testing across web, mobile and API applications to identify and validate security vulnerabilities
• Partner with engineering teams to incorporate security into applications from the start through secure coding guidance.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Clear communication: You turn complex risks into clear, actionable guidance.
• Self-starter mindset: You thrive working independently while knowing when to pull in others.
• Impactful speed: You move quickly without cutting corners, ensuring durable results.
• Adaptive focus: You stay effective across shifting priorities and varied demands.
• Calm under pressure: In urgent incidents, you bring clarity and steadiness.
• Persistence and precision: You solve tough security challenges with practical, scalable solutions.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science or a related field required
• At least four years of experience in testing applications and contributing to improving their security required
• Demonstrated deep expertise in mobile, web and API penetration testing required
• Proven ability to partner with engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve secure development practices required
• Strong programming or scripting skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C#, Java) required
• Participation in bug bounty programs or responsible disclosure is a plus
• Certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, GWAPT and GXPN are a plus
• A commitment to working on-site at Gallup’s Berlin office at least three days per week required

About Gallup

At Gallup, we change the world, one client at a time, through extraordinary analytics and advice on everything important facing humankind. Learn more about our work and life at Gallup.

Gallup offers a robust benefits package that includes competitive pay, life and critical illness insurance, a pension, an employee stock ownership program, mass transit reimbursement, a JobRad bike leasing program, family-building benefits, an employee assistance program, and various reimbursements and activities that enhance our associates’ wellbeing.

Gallup is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and business needs. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

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