Senior AppSec Engineer — Build Secure Dev Lifecycle

Pinterest; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 155,584 - 320,320; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest's Security Team is looking for an experienced Security Software Engineer in Chicago to enhance our security posture and secure development lifecycle. You will design and build robust security processes, deliver well-documented and operable code, and work cross-functionally on scalable security solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in product or application security. The position offers a competitive salary between $155,584 — $320,320 USD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product security, application security, or security-related software engineering role.
• Enthusiasm for the constant fight to ensure security and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Design and build out our rules, processes, and platform for our secure development lifecycle.
• Deliver and review code that is well-documented, tested, and operable.
• Work cross‑function to architect scalable and secure solutions to a variety of Pinterest's problems.
• Conduct regular security assessments including design reviews.
• Help rework our existing controls to address increased productivity due to AI and new AI threats.

Skills

Product security

Application security

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Pinterest's Security Team is looking for an experienced Security Software Engineer in Chicago to enhance our security posture and secure development lifecycle. You will design and build robust security processes, deliver well-documented and operable code, and work cross-functionally on scalable security solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in product or application security. The position offers a competitive salary between $155,584 — $320,320 USD.