Staff, Application Security Engineer

Twilio; United States; Remote; CAD 143,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Staff Application Security Engineer to enhance security capabilities and foster best practices. This role involves leading initiatives across teams, implementing security automation, and maintaining application security solutions. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in application security, a deep understanding of modern security threats, and proficiency in programming. Join a remote-first team committed to making a global impact while enjoying competitive pay and generous benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to shape the future of secure communications.

Benefits

Generous time-off

Parental leave

Wellness leave

Healthcare

Retirement savings program

Qualifications

• 8+ years in application security or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with security solutions and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead Application Security initiatives and implement best practices.
• Develop secure coding guidelines and conduct security training.

Skills

Application Security

Secure Software Development

SAST

SCA

DAST

API Security

Container Security

Cloud Security

Communication Skills

Programming (Python, Go, Java, TypeScript)

Job description

Who we are

At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant, diverse team making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Staff, Application Security Engineer.

About the job

The Cloud and Application Security team enables delivery of secure by default products to reduce our attack surface against an evolving threat landscape. This position is needed to enhance Twilio’s Application Security capabilities to improve visibility, reduce vulnerabilities and foster secure engineering practices. This role is going to provide thought leadership and help build key aspects of the program in partnership with different InfoSec and Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead Application Security initiatives across different teams to design, build and implement security best practices.
• Implement and enhance security automation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain Application Security solutions, measure their effectiveness and continuously improve based on strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain secure coding guidelines and security training for Engineers.
• Investigate security vulnerabilities and support incident response as needed.
• Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques to proactively secure applications.

Qualifications

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• 8+ years of experience in application security, secure software development, or related fields.
• Hands on experience with SAST, SCA, DAST, Secrets, API Security solutions.
• Deep understanding of security for Containers, web, APIs, and cloud-native workloads (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of OWASP top 10s and modern attack vectors.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, Java, TypeScript).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with a diverse array of stakeholders at different levels.

Desired:

• Application Security certifications (OSCP, GWAPT, GCPN etc).
• Experience with Threat Modeling.

Location

This role will be remote and located in Alberta, Ontario or British Columbia, Canada.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

• Based in British Columbia: $143,000 - $178,000 CAD.

Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Twilio is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].