Staff Application Security Engineer

Upside; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) program

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work environment

Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees

Job summary

Upside in Chicago is looking for an experienced application security professional to enhance their AppSec posture by leveraging secure coding practices. You will work closely with tech stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities and train engineering teams while ensuring optimal security for their technologies.

Candidates should possess over 6 years of relevant experience, especially in Python code review and AWS security. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible work environment, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of application or product security experience.
• Experience innovating solutions for vulnerability management.
• Deep knowledge of AWS security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Identify and remediate application vulnerabilities.
• Innovate security solutions for application vulnerabilities.
• Train engineers on secure coding practices.

Skills

Application or product security experience

Python code review

Vulnerability management solutions

AWS and Lambda security architecture

AI technologies understanding

Customer service and people skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS Control Tower

Python

Terraform

Snowflake

SQL

Github Suite

Job description

Meet Upside

We created Upside to transform brick‑and‑mortar commerce. Our technology uses the sophistication of online retail—profit measurement, attribution, and incrementality—to provide users with more value on their everyday purchases and brick‑and‑mortar businesses with new, profitable customers. We’ve helped millions of users earn 2 to 3 times more cashback than any other product, and hundreds of thousands of brick‑and‑mortar businesses earn measurable profit. Billions of dollars in commerce run through the Upside platform every year, and that value goes directly back to our retailer partners, the consumers they serve, and important sustainability initiatives.

The Impact You’ll Make

You’ll report into the Director, Information Security and build relationships with technology stakeholders. You’ll leverage your knowledge of secure code practices and payment systems to identify and remediate application vulnerabilities. This individual contributor role will innovate for our AppSec team, increase our AppSec posture and enable our engineers to code safely.

• Innovate with AI and deliver security solutions to mitigate application vulnerabilities
• Run security code tests (SAST, SCA) and partner with engineers to remediate unsafe code
• Create threat models and engage technology teams to review and document risks
• Guide leadership on security architecture, design and best AppSec practices
• Train and upskill engineers on safe coding and vulnerability management
• Assist penetration testing initiatives and/or help manage bug bounties
• Support administration of AWS Control Tower and IAM provisioning
• Interact with the security community and keep aware of trends

What You Should Have

• 6+ years of application or product security inclusive of reviewing Python code
• Experience with innovating and delivering solutions related to vulnerability management
• Deep knowledge of AWS and Lambda security architecture and AWS Control Tower
• Strong understanding and adoption of AI technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering highly preferred
• Exceptional customer service and people skills

Tools We Use

• Github Suite (Advanced Security, Actions, Copilot)
• Python
• Terraform
• AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SNS, SQS, IAM, VPCs
• ChatGPT
• Snowflake
• SQL

Location

This role offers location flexibility, however, if you’re based in the Washington, D.C., Austin, Chicago, or NYC metropolitan regions, in‑office attendance is required on a hybrid basis.

Compensation

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $210,000–$230,000 + equity + benefits. The final starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
• Equity (ISOs)
• 401(k) program
• Family planning programs + paid parental leave
• Physical fitness and wellness memberships
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Unlimited PTO + 10 paid federal holidays + our annual, week‑long Winter Break
• Flexible work environment
• Lunch reimbursement for in‑office employees
• Employee Resource Groups
• Learning and Development stipend
• Transparent culture

Diversity And Inclusion

Diversity drives innovation, and our differences make us stronger. We’re passionate about building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!

If there’s anything we can do to support a disability or special need during your application or interview process, please email [e-mail].