Senior Security Engineer, Product & Application Security

Metropolis Technologies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Stock options

Bonus plans

Job summary

Metropolis Technologies in Seattle is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to secure their engineering environments for web, mobile, APIs, and cloud systems. The role involves leading DevSecOps initiatives and enhancing security practices within teams.

The ideal candidate has substantial experience in application security and a software engineering background. You will also collaborate closely with various departments to ensure robust security throughout the development lifecycle.

The anticipated salary is between $165,000 and $215,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in application and product security.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices.
• Experience with CI/CD security tooling.

Responsibilities

• Perform application security reviews and threat modeling.
• Lead secure SDLC and DevSecOps initiatives.
• Enhance CI/CD and software supply chain security.

Skills

Application and product security experience

DevSecOps practices

Cloud-native distributed systems

Modern application architectures and APIs

CI/CD security tooling

Scripting and software engineering

Job description

Who We Are

The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive‑in, drive‑out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.

Who You Are

Metropolis is seeking a highly technical, developer‑oriented Senior Security Engineer to focus on securing our software engineering and product environments across web applications, mobile applications, APIs, AI/CV platforms, and cloud‑native engineering systems. In this role, you will partner closely with AppDev, ATG, Corporate IT, Network Engineering, CCI, and Enterprise Systems to establish stronger application and product security maturity. You will play a key part in embedding security into engineering workflows, scaling security practices alongside our growing technology platforms, and collaborating directly with engineering teams on secure architecture and software security initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Perform application security reviews and threat modeling
• Lead secure SDLC and DevSecOps initiatives
• Enhance CI/CD and software supply chain security
• Secure web, mobile, and API environments
• Drive product security engineering projects
• Develop security tooling and automation
• Advance AI/CV and emerging AI security initiatives
• Manage security testing and vulnerability remediation
• Facilitate developer security enablement and education
• Provide secure architecture guidance and design reviews

What We're Looking For

• Strong application and product security experience
• Experience with DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices
• Experience securing cloud‑native distributed systems
• Strong understanding of modern application architectures and APIs
• Experience with CI/CD security tooling
• Strong scripting and software engineering background
• Partner closely with engineering organizations

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with AI/ML security concepts
• Experience in SaaS, consumer technology, or high‑scale environments

4 Days in Office

Metropolis values in‑person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to an office‑first model, which requires employees to be on‑site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base salary for this position is $165,000.00 USD to $215,000.00 USD annually. Additional compensation may include healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, stock options, bonus plans, and more.

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.