Product Security Engineer

CLEAR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Flexible time off

401(k) with employer match

Learning and development stipends

Free OneMedical memberships

Job summary

CLEAR is hiring a Product Security Engineer in New York, NY. This role involves enhancing application security through penetration testing and risk assessments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience in security measures throughout the software lifecycle and utilizing security automation tools. The position offers a competitive salary between $170,000 – $215,000, plus various benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in application security testing and penetration testing.
• Experience with automated security testing tools and security measures within the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams including engineering and product.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product, Software Engineering, DevOps, and IT teams.
• Perform security risk assessments and manual penetration security testing.
• Deliver security products and support automated security testing.
• Lead internal and external penetration tests and triage issues.
• Conduct security assessments and code reviews.

Skills

Penetration testing

Security assessments

Threat modeling

Secure coding

SAST

DAST

Security automation

Tools

Security automation frameworks

Job description

Have you ever had that green‑light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR’s mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 30+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you – unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences – making them all feel like magic.

We are looking for a Product Security Engineer to join our growing team. As a Product Security Engineer, you will have the opportunity to take your penetration and overall application security testing to the next level. Our team performs everything from biometric and Web security testing to remediation, as well as creating automated security products, enabling stakeholders across CLEAR to deliver secure software.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with the company’s Product, Software Engineering, DevOps, and IT teams
• Perform security risk assessments, manual penetration security testing, automate security testing, threat modeling, and develop/conduct education on secure coding
• Deliver security products and consult with DevOps as part of a high‑profile security team, supporting automated security testing as part of CLEAR’s next‑generation CI/CD pipelines
• Lead internal and external penetration tests across CLEAR’s most critical assets, and triage issues with internal stakeholders for remediation
• Develop functional and non‑functional security requirements
• Conduct security assessments, code reviews, and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities in applications and software
• Implement and manage security tools, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and other security automation frameworks

How you’ll measure success:

• Effective implementation of security measures within the software development lifecycle, ensuring security is considered at every stage
• Implementation of automated security testing tools and processes that streamline security assessments and minimize manual effort
• Effective partnerships with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to create a security‑first culture without hindering development velocity
• Continuous improvement of application security programs, policies, and frameworks based on evolving threats and industry trends

How You’ll Be Rewarded:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans and family‑building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support)
• Flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, and free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents
• CLEAR Plus membership and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Competitive base salary range of $170,000 – $215,000, plus potential bonuses, commission, and restricted stock units
• Learning and development stipends and reimbursement programs, catered lunches, and fully stocked kitchens

Clear provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Location: LI‑Onsite