Staff Application Security Engineer

Temporal Technologies; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to enhance the security of their development pipeline. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security principles into product design, conduct threat modeling, and manage the Secure Development pipeline. This innovative firm is dedicated to building a supportive and inclusive developer ecosystem, and your contributions will directly impact the technology and community. If you are passionate about open-source software and security, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the industry.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

100% Premiums Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K Plan

Work from Home Meals

Lifestyle Spending Account

In-Home Office Setup

Professional Memberships

Calm App Subscription for Mental Health

Qualifications

• 5+ years in application or product security or a related role.
• Proven partnership with engineering teams for secure product development.
• Knowledge of encryption and secure communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Integrate security principles into product design and architecture.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for vulnerabilities.
• Manage the Secure Development pipeline and foster a culture of security.

Skills

Application Security

Threat Modeling

Risk Assessment

Encryption

Secure Communication Protocols

Collaboration

Python

Go

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

SAST

DAST

Penetration Testing Frameworks

Job description

Temporal is an open source programming model that can simplify code, make applications more reliable, and help developers focus on the important things like delivering features faster. Our amazing user community provides us with real-time feedback and contributions to improve the developer experience everywhere.

Backed by top VC firms, we have built a team of professionals from various successful start-ups and well-known technology companies. Together, we collaborate cross-functionally, engage with and support our users to improve the developer experience, deliver world-class open-source software, and enhance our commercial SaaS platform.

Temporal is growing and working towards building the best community. We are looking for those who share our values, challenge 'standard' thinking, and want to influence our future. If you have a passion for helping developer communities, open-source software, and want to be a part of our amazing team, we'd love to hear from you!

Introduction to the Role

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Application Security Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in securing the Temporal development pipeline and product. In this position, you'll directly contribute by working closely with our software engineering teams and customers, empowering you to substantially impact our technology and community. We're looking for individuals who are ready to innovate and build the most supportive and inclusive developer ecosystem in the industry.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate security principles into the design and architecture of products.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors.
• Manage the Secure Development pipeline including code security and 3rd party library supply chain security.
• Act as a security advocate, fostering a culture of security within the organization.
• Triage Bug Bounty findings and responsibility disclosed vulnerabilities.
• Able to participate in on-call rotation.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in application or product security or a related role.
• Proven partnership with engineering teams, bringing security expertise to the planning and development process.
• Knowledge of encryption, authentication, and secure communication protocols.
• Familiarity with tools like SAST, DAST, and penetration testing frameworks.
• A deep understanding of application architecture and design principles, ability to effectively identify vulnerabilities across multiple programming languages.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Python and Go.

Nice to Have

• Distributed computing and related vulnerability experience.
• Running a Security Champions program.
• Kubernetes security posture and auditing.
• Open Source automation or automation projects.
• AI security knowledge.

Compensation

• The estimated pay range for this role is $160,000 - $225,000, depending on qualifications and location.
• This role is eligible to participate in Temporal's equity plan.

Compensation ranges reflect salary and commission compensation (when applicable) across several geographic markets. Employment offers carefully consider multiple factors, including prior experience, knowledge, expertise, skillset, market location, and job level assessed during the interview process.

Employee Benefits

• Unlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• 100% Premiums Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• AD&D, LT & ST Disability, and Life Insurance (Standard & Supplemental Available)
• Empower 401K Plan
• Additional Perks for Learning & Development, Lifestyle Spending, In-Home Office Setup, Professional Memberships, WFH Meals, Internet Stipend and more!

International Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Benefits outside the United States vary by country, and are issued in partnership with Remote.com. Additionally, Temporal offers perks to all international employees for learning & career development, a lifestyle spending account, in-home office setup (in addition to company-issued hardware), professional memberships, work-from-home meals, and access to the Calm app for mental wellness.
• $3,600 / Year Work from Home Meals
• $1,200 / Year Lifestyle Spending Account
• $1,000 / Year In-Home Office Setup (In addition to Temporal issued equipment - laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackpad, and extension power cable at no cost to you)
• $500 / Year Professional Memberships
• $74 / Month Reimbursement for Internet
• Calm App Subscription for Mental Health & Wellness

Temporal Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Temporal Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We embrace and celebrate differences and diversity.

Temporal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please let your Recruiter know so we can assist.

We are not working with external recruitment agencies, thanks.

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