Staff Application Security Engineer

Upside; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity (ISOs)

401(k) program

Paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO and paid federal holidays

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Upside in New York, New York is seeking an experienced security professional to bolster their AppSec team. In this role, you will innovate with AI and help identify and remediate application vulnerabilities, while liaising with stakeholders and engineers to improve secure coding practices.

The position requires 6+ years in application security and deep AWS knowledge, along with excellent communication skills. Upside offers a competitive salary range of $210,000 to $230,000, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of application or product security experience.
• Experience with solutions related to vulnerability management.
• Deep knowledge of AWS and Lambda security architecture.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred.
• Exceptional customer service and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Innovate with AI and deliver security solutions.
• Run security code tests and partner with engineers.
• Create threat models and document risks.
• Guide leadership on security architecture and practices.
• Train engineers on safe coding and vulnerability management.
• Assist with penetration testing initiatives.

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].