Security Engineer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Security Engineer to advance abuse defenses across identity and payment systems in a remote-first finance environment. You will design controls, run experiments, and partner with product, engineering, and operations to balance risk reduction with user experience.

We expect 3+ years in security/anti-abuse roles, strong Python/Go/Java and SQL, and hands-on API safeguards and testing. Remote work options and a culture of collaboration are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Security Engineering, Software Engineering, Application Security, or Anti-Abuse Engineering in high-scale environments.
• BS or MS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Expert proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or similar languages with strong SQL skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and deploy technical controls to close abuse vectors.
• Translate attacker evidence into precise control requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure controls across payment and identity systems.
• Run experiments to evaluate the trade-off between risk reduction and user conversion impact.
• Build regression testing suites and automated attack simulations to prevent abuse recurrence.
• Define handoff criteria and operational documentation for an incubation model.

Skills

Python

Go

Java

SQL

Education

BS/MS in CS or Cybersecurity

Tools

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Security Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will focus on building and evolving technical safeguards that reduce abuse while supporting a secure and seamless customer experience. You will partner closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to translate attacker patterns into durable controls across identity and payment-related systems. The work blends hands-on engineering, experimentation, and operational rigor to improve risk posture without creating unnecessary friction for users.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and deploy technical controls to close abuse vectors
• Translate attacker evidence into precise control requirements and specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure controls across payment and identity systems
• Run experiments to evaluate the trade-off between risk reduction and user conversion impact
• Build regression testing suites and automated attack simulations to prevent abuse recurrence
• Define handoff criteria and operational documentation for an incubation model

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Security Engineering, Software Engineering, Application Security, or Anti-Abuse Engineering in high-scale environments
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or similar, or equivalent practical experience
• Expert proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or similar languages, along with strong SQL skills
• Hands-on experience with API-level safeguards, rate-limiting, authentication checks, and input validation controls
• Experience with automated testing frameworks, including writing unit, integration, and regression tests
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with experience in cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Flexible work options, including remote work arrangements
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Generous time-off policy for work-life balance
• Employee development and training opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.