Staff AppSec Architect (Hybrid) — Secure AI Pipelines

EngineersOfAI; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to four weeks per year of fully remote work

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Brex is seeking a Staff Application Security Engineer in San Francisco to define the technical vision and lead the Application Security team. This hybrid role involves fostering a culture of security excellence while collaborating across teams to mitigate risks in AI implementations.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in penetration testing and a deep curiosity for vulnerabilities in complex systems. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work and the energy of a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application security and risk management.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and secure coding practices.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical vision and strategic roadmap for the Application Security team.
• Establish technical standards and secure defaults across engineering.
• Architect and secure AI/ML workflows to mitigate risks.
• Mentor and coach engineers, guiding their technical growth.
• Drive proactive vulnerability discovery and offensive security testing strategies.
• Partner with other teams to ensure secure deployment of services.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Communication skills

AI/ML knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite)

AI development frameworks

Job description

Brex is seeking a Staff Application Security Engineer in San Francisco to define the technical vision and lead the Application Security team. This hybrid role involves fostering a culture of security excellence while collaborating across teams to mitigate risks in AI implementations.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in penetration testing and a deep curiosity for vulnerabilities in complex systems. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work and the energy of a collaborative environment.