Principal AppSec Engineer - Secure High-Impact Apps

Binti, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market compensation package

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible vacation time

401k and Commuter benefits

Annual bonus for CASA volunteers

$2,500 reimbursement for ongoing learning

Job summary

A mission-driven software company in San Francisco is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to enhance application security. The role involves conducting security assessments, responding to incidents, and collaborating with engineers. Ideal candidates have expertise in application security, full-stack development, and a passion for social impact. The company offers competitive compensation and generous benefits, including flexible vacation and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Application Security Engineer or similar role.
• Strong technical background with full-stack development experience.
• Deep understanding of web application security and common vulnerabilities.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex security concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security assessments for applications.
• Respond promptly to security incidents and evaluate risks.
• Improve security architecture and implement technologies.
• Set secure coding standards and best practices.
• Mentor development teams and foster a security-aware culture.

Skills

Application Security

Full-stack development

Cloud computing

OOP coding languages (Ruby, Python, Java)

Web application security principles

Job description

A mission-driven software company in San Francisco is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to enhance application security. The role involves conducting security assessments, responding to incidents, and collaborating with engineers. Ideal candidates have expertise in application security, full-stack development, and a passion for social impact. The company offers competitive compensation and generous benefits, including flexible vacation and parental leave.