Security Engineer, Application Security

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure is seeking a Security Engineer to join the Security & Privacy team in San Jose, CA. This full-time position focuses on the security of our humanoid robot and backend services. Applicants should have strong software engineering skills and application security experience.

The role requires in-office collaboration five days a week. The US base salary range is $150,000 - $350,000 annually, based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in application security or related security role.
• Solid foundation in cryptography and secure coding practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments of applications and embedded systems.
• Design solutions to mitigate security weaknesses.
• Build frameworks to prevent vulnerabilities.
• Hunt for vulnerabilities in backend services and robot systems.
• Champion security and user privacy.

Skills

Application security domain experience

Software engineering skills (C/C++, Rust, Golang, Python)

Experience with embedded systems security

Web security knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join the Security & Privacy team at Figure, focusing on security of the robot as well as associated backend services. We are looking for excellent security engineers who have experience in breaking and building complex software systems, with experience in AI and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments of applications, embedded systems, back-end services, and business integrations, as well as build tooling for a secure development lifecycle
• Design technical solutions to mitigate security weaknesses on the robot and our service stack. Work with teams across the company to implement them.
• Build frameworks and systems to prevent classes of vulnerabilities
• Hunt for vulnerabilities and insecure coding patterns on our product stack (backend services and robot internal systems)
• Be a champion for security and user privacy

Requirements

• Experience in several of the following application security domains: penetration testing, vulnerability research, security assessment, secure coding practices, security architecture & design, hardware security
• Strong software engineering (not scripting or automation) skills in C/C++, Rust, Golang, Python or similar
• Experience with securing embedded systems, including secure boot, secure identity, OTA, or others
• Solid foundation in web security, mobile security, or cryptography
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders whilst prioritizing tasks and work independently under minimal supervision.
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in the field of application security or related security role
• Passion for learning and helping others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $350,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.