Product Security Engineer

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered for in-person weeks

Job summary

TRM Labs is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to design and enforce security controls across our product suite. You will lead secure code reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability management while collaborating with engineering leadership to raise security standards.

You will drive automated security testing, contribute to the Secure SDLC, and support product teams with secure coding practices. Remote-friendly with in-person collaboration during R&D weeks as required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development and testing.
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Python, NodeJS and React.
• Experience with cloud providers (GCP/AWS) and secure SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead application security reviews and threat modeling across products.
• Develop automated security testing and mature Secure SDLC practices.
• Own vulnerability management and remediation workflows.
• Coordinate penetration testing engagements and triage findings.
• Support engineers with secure coding best practices.
• Develop and maintain bug bounty program.
• Drive platform security initiatives and security champion programs.
• Foster a culture of security within engineering teams.

Skills

Python

NodeJS

React

OWASP

Threat modeling

SAST/DAST tools

Cloud security (GCP/AWS)

Code reviews

Security testing

BurpSuite/OWASP ZAP

Education

BS in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Github Advanced Security

Security tooling

Job description

BUILD A SAFER WORLD.

TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help public and private sector agencies investigate and disrupt crime. TRM's platforms enable investigators to trace illicit activity, build cases, and construct operating pictures of threat networks. Leading agencies and businesses worldwide rely on TRM to make the world safer and more secure.

About the Team

The Security team is responsible for and committed to securing all things at TRM. From our customers to our code, and everything in between, the security team is involved in all aspects of the business. We are looking for an Application Security Engineer to build mission-critical infrastructure that ensures the highest levels of availability, performance, and application security at TRM for products as built and deployed. From designing the technical strategy to company-wide best practices and implementation, you’ll work closely with engineering and engineering leadership to ensure TRM’s products are safe and secure.

The impact you will have here:

• Lead application security reviews and threat modeling, including secure code review, architectural design, and testing
• Develop automated testing and mature our Secure SDLC
• Own and perform application security vulnerability management
• Coordinate penetration testing engagements
• Support software engineers and product teams by developing application security best practices
• Develop and maintain the bug bounty program
• Bootstrap platform security initiatives that help protect TRM data
• Inspire a culture of security across the engineering organization by fostering security champions within engineering teams and coordinating secure code training.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Software Development and testing.
• BS (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in software development languages: Python, NodeJS, React
• Strong understanding of encryption, authentication, and authorization protocols
• Deep experience with common software flaws (e.g., OWASP and CWE), testing methodologies , and using common security tooling for testing.
• Professional experience with open source, commercial, or native security solutions for cloud providers such as GCP and AWS. Experience with modern secure software development lifecycles, threat modeling, and best practices.
• Experience with conducting efficient and comprehensive code security reviews on a daily or weekly basis
• Experience triaging and remediating vulnerabilities in software packages or libraries
• Experience with Software Security tools such as Github advanced security or other SAST, DAST, and SCA tools
• Experience with Web application testing frameworks such as BurpSuite, OWASP ZAP, etc.
• Experience with Threat modeling tools such as OWASP Threat Dragon, etc.
• Experience working in a previous agile-based software development role required
• Experience Red Teaming or penetration testing applications and infrastructure
• Professional experience with cloud providers (e.g., GCP and AWS), modern secure software development lifecycles, and best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Security certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GWAPT are a plus.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-171 SSDF) is a plus

About the Team:

• The culture of our team is built on mutual respect, where everyone's opinion is valued and heard.
• We prioritize flexibility and efficiency, always seeking smarter ways to work without compromising quality.
• Transparency is at the heart of how we operate, both within the team and with the business, as we focus on clearly communicating and addressing cyber risks.
• Our collaborative approach ensures that we not only mitigate these risks but also align our efforts with business goals to protect and drive success.

Team’s Time Zones:

• Eastern Standard Time (EST - GMT-4)
• Pacific Standard Time (PST - GMT-7)
• Central European Summer Time (CET - GMT+2)

Learn about TRM Speed in this position:

• Prioritize Rapid Threat Assessments: Efficiently perform security risk assessments and triage vulnerabilities based on immediate risk to the business, focusing on the most critical issues with minimal delays.
• Integrate Security Early in Development: Embed security testing and reviews within our Product Shipping Framework and CI/CD pipelines to ensure that security is automated and runs parallel to the fast-paced development cycle, preventing bottlenecks.
• Proactively Educate Developers: Conduct just-in-time security training for developers and engineers, offering real-time advice and code reviews to help them produce secure code without interrupting their workflow.
• Optimize Tools for Speed: Leverage lightweight and efficient security tools that can be quickly integrated into development environments without slowing down deployments, ensuring continuous and secure product iterations.

Work Week Travel:

This role requires participation in in-person R&D work weeks, typically 1–2 times per quarter, at a TRM hub or other designated location. Work weeks may be scheduled with as little as 14 days’ notice, and some roles may require additional travel based on team and cross-functional needs. TRM coordinates and covers approved travel, lodging, and workspace. Accommodations are available for legitimate caregiving, health, immigration, and similar constraints.

AI FLUENCY AT TRM

AI fluency is a baseline expectation at TRM.

We believe AI meaningfully changes how top performers operate. We expect every team member to use AI to accelerate and reimagine their craft, not just automate surface tasks.

At TRM, AI fluency means you are among the top 10 percent of operators in your function in how you apply AI to:

• Accelerate repeatable workflows
• Structure and solve problems
• Improve output quality
• Increase speed and leverage

You will be evaluated on applied AI fluency during the interview process.

LIFE AT TRM

We are building a safer world. That promise shows up in how we work every day.

TRM moves FAST. We are a high-velocity, high-ownership team that expects clarity, follow-through, and impact. People who thrive here are energized by hard problems, expe