Senior Application Security Engineer — Remote & Equity

Hard Yaka; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Unlimited vacation/holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading web3 software company is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to embed security processes throughout the software development lifecycle. This role involves collaborating with development teams to secure applications, document vulnerabilities, and perform security testing. Ideal candidates have at least 6 years of securing software, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to security. This position offers a flexible remote-first working environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience building and securing software, with at least 4 years in product or application security.
• Experience performing security design reviews, threat modeling, or security testing.
• Relevant knowledge of the web security landscape and mitigations against real-world attacks.

Responsibilities

• Determine the root cause and severity of reported vulnerabilities.
• Interface with ethical hackers and guide engineering to resolutions.
• Assess potential security vulnerabilities within applications.

Skills

Experience securing web applications & APIs

Proactive communication skills

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of modern web and mobile app security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Experience with vulnerability assessment tools

Job description

A leading web3 software company is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to embed security processes throughout the software development lifecycle. This role involves collaborating with development teams to secure applications, document vulnerabilities, and perform security testing. Ideal candidates have at least 6 years of securing software, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to security. This position offers a flexible remote-first working environment with opportunities for career growth.