Product Security Engineer

TRM Labs; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TRM Labs is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to build and secure mission‑critical software platforms. You will lead threat modeling, secure code reviews, and automated security tests across TRM’s products.

You will coordinate penetration testing, drive secure SDLC practices, and mentor engineers to adopt security best practices while expanding our bug bounty program and platform protections.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development and testing.
• BS in CS, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in Python, NodeJS, and React.
• Strong encryption, authentication, and authorization knowledge.
• Experience with OWASP, CWE, testing methodologies and security tools.
• Cloud experience with GCP/AWS and secure SDLC practices.
• Regular code security reviews and vulnerability triage/remediation.
• Experience with BurpSuite, OWASP ZAP, SAST/DAST/SCA tools.
• Threat modeling with OWASP Threat Dragon; agile background.
• Red Teaming or pentesting experience; security certifications a plus.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 SSDF a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 engineers and product teams by developing app security best practices
• Develop and maintain the bug bounty program
• Bootstrap platform security initiatives to protect TRM data
• Foster security champions and secure code training across engineering

Skills

Python

NodeJS

React

Encryption & auth

Threat modeling

Secure SDLC

Code reviews

Agile

Cloud security

Security tooling

Communication

Red Teaming

Security certifications

Education

BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / related field

Tools

BurpSuite

OWASP ZAP

OWASP Threat Dragon

GitHub Advanced Security

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.

Interviewing with TRM

Our process is designed to understand how you think, solve problems, and deliver impact, while allowing you to evaluate TRM. Most interview processes include a case study, an AI skills assessment, and a Leadership Principles interview.

• Recruiter Intro: Qualifications, motivations, and alignment with the role.

• Hiring Manager: Deep dive into your relevant experience, skills, and impact.

• First Round: 1–2 interviews focused on the skills most critical to the role.

• Final Round: Hands‑on case study. This is usually a panel‑style session where we go deeper into your craft, problem‑solving, and alignment with TRM.

• References: Former colleagues who can provide insight into your work and impact.

• Offer: Congrats! Your recruiter will present the offer and compensation details.

• Welcome to TRM: We’re excited to build a safer world with you!

Your recruiter will share your specific interview plan and preparation guidance along the way.

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, experimentation, and continuous feedback. If something takes months elsewhere, it will ship here in days.

Our work sits at the intersection of AI, national security, and fighting crime. The problems are complex, the stakes are real, and the environment evolves quickly. The pace and intensity of the work reflect the importance of the mission. As a result, the way we operate requires a high level of ownership, adaptability, collaboration, and creative problem‑solving.

At TRM, you should expect:

• Priorities and targets to change quickly

• Operating with a high degree of ambiguity

• A high level of personal ownership and accountability

• Close collaboration across teams and functions

• Frequent, high‑touch communication

• Creative problem‑solving and out‑of‑the‑box thinking

• A pace that rewards urgency, adaptability, and outcomes

This environment is energizing for people who enjoy building, solving hard problems, and making progress in situations that are not fully defined. It also requires thriving in ambiguity, adjusting course as new information emerges, and maintaining focus and positivity in a fast