Content Engineer – AppSec/Cybersecurity Education

HackEDU, Inc. dba Security Journey; Apex (NC); Remote; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm dedicated to reducing software vulnerabilities through education is seeking a talented Content Developer in AppSec/Cybersecurity Education. This role focuses on creating engaging, hands-on lessons that empower developers to write secure code. You will leverage your software development expertise to build interactive learning experiences and contribute to a supportive, growth-oriented culture. Join a team that values curiosity and collaboration, and help shape the future of secure coding education while working remotely or in-person at their Apex office. If you have a passion for application security and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)

Supportive work culture

Flexibility and autonomy

Weekly pet photos posted to Slack

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills and experience in application security.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain hands-on secure coding lessons.
• Collaborate with the team to influence system architecture.

Skills

Software Development

Application Security

Secure Coding Principles

Technical Communication

Collaboration Skills

Education

Formal Security Education

Tools

Python (Flask)

Go

SQL Databases

JavaScript/TypeScript

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Git

GitHub

Job description

Security Journey is on a mission to reduce software vulnerabilities through education. We’re looking for an experienced Content Developer – AppSec/Cybersecurity Education to join our content team and help create high-impact, hands-on lessons that teach developers how to think like attackers and build secure software.

The ideal candidate has strong software development experience and a passion for application security, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging learning experiences.You’ll be hands-on with code daily, turning your ideas into interactive, developer-friendly lessons.If you’re passionate about software security and want to help other engineers level up their skills, we’d love to talk.

What You’ll Do

• This is a software development role—you will be building and maintaining hands-on secure coding lessons by writing real code, not just editing text.
• Help define and maintain our secure coding training roadmap, ensuring our curriculum remains relevant and aligned with industry standards.
• Use your creativity and coding skills to engage learners by programming immersive lessons and CTFs in various languages and frameworks.
• Design and develop interactive, code-based learning experiences that teach developers how to write secure software.
• Update and maintain existing coding challenges, ensuring they remain technically accurate, functional, and impactful.
• Contribute to internal development tools and CI workflows that support efficient content creation and deployment.
• Collaborate with the team to influence system architecture and infrastructure decisions as we scale.
• Champion code quality and security best practices across our entire stack.

What You Bring

• Experience in information security or application security; formal security education is a plus.
• Strong programming skills and a willingness to work with multiple technologies.
• Ability to gain deep understanding of secure coding principles and common software vulnerabilities.
• Comfortable explaining technical concepts in writing, live sessions, or on video.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote environment.
• A genuine passion for helping developers grow their security knowledge.
• Unbounded curiosity.
• Slight preference for candidates based in Eastern Time, since the majority of the team works in that time zone.

Our Tech Stack

You don’t need to be an expert in everything here, but you should be comfortable learning new tools and working across a modern development stack.

• Platform / APIs: Python (Flask), Go, Sql DBs, JavaScript/TypeScript

• Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, git, github (for CI/CD)

• Languages We Teach In: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Java, C#, and others.

Why Join Security Journey?

We create secure coding lessons that developers actually want to take. Our interactive, hands-on platform helps dev teams build real-world skills, reduce vulnerabilities, and better understand how software gets exploited—and how to defend it.

At Security Journey, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work on meaningful, impactful content
• Shape the future of secure coding education
• Join a team that values curiosity, clarity, and collaboration

Location & Work Environment

• 100% remote (U.S.-based)
• We have an office in Apex, NC if you prefer an in-person setting

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ($100-135K)
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• A supportive, inclusive, and growth-focused work culture
• Flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to grow with a company that’s making a difference
• Weekly pet photos posted to slack

Ready to help us teach the world to write secure code? We’d love to hear from you.

Note: If you don’t have an up-to-date resume, a download or copy of your LinkedIn profile is perfectly acceptable.