Senior Security Engineer

GoFundMe; New York (NY); Remote; USD 125,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Flexible time-off policies

Mental health and wellness resources

Growth opportunities

Community engagement programs

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in New York is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to ensure a secure giving platform. The role involves conducting application security assessments, collaborating with engineering on architecture, and managing vulnerability reports. Competitive salary ranges from $125,000 to $187,000 plus benefits. This is a remote position inviting individuals passionate about making a positive impact to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with application security assessments.
• Strong knowledge of secure coding practices.
• Ability to manage application vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular application security assessments.
• Collaborate on architecture decisions.
• Help manage vulnerability reports.

Skills

Conduct regular application security assessments

Collaborate with engineering teams

Handle application vulnerability reports

Deliver secure coding training

Participate in incident response efforts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Want to help us help others? We’re hiring! GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one place, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes for themselves and each other. Together, our community has raised more than $40 billion since 2010. Join us! The GoFundMe team is searching for our next Senior Security Engineer to help build a secure platform for giving.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular application security assessments with team members
• Collaborate with engineering teams on architecture decisions and review pull requests
• Help handle application vulnerability reports received through third‑party sources, review, prioritize, and work with the relevant engineering teams to remediate them
• Assist with the delivery of secure coding training
• Participate in security initiatives from brainstorming sessions to implementation
• Work with incident response teams and participate in post‑mortem investigation of security incidents
• Participate in on‑call rotation

Benefits

• Make an Impact : Be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
• Innovative Environment : Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking atmosphere.
• Collaborative Team : Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
• Competitive Benefits : Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Holistic Support : Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time‑off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well‑being.
• Growth Opportunities : Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
• Commitment to DEI : Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Community Engagement : Make a difference through our volunteering and Gives Back programs.

We live by our core values: impatient to be great , find a way , earn trust every day , fueled by purpose. Be a part of something bigger with us! GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.

The total annual salary for this full‑time position is $125,000 - $187,000 + equity + benefits. As this is a remote position, the salary range was determined by role, level, and possible location across the US. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range based on your location during the hiring process.

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Learn more about GoFundMe: We’re proud to partner with GoFundMe.org , an independent public charity, to extend the reach and impact of our generous community, while helping drive critical social change. You can learn more about GoFundMe.org’s activities and impact in their FY ’24 annual report . Our annual “Year in Help” report reflects our community’s impact in advancing our mission of helping people help each other.

How to Apply

Interested in this position? Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.