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Product Security Engineer II

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Remote, United StatesEntry Level / Mid Level
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Base Salary

$146k - $225k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Partner with product and engineering teams to identify application security risks.
  • Read application code and documentation to understand system security.
  • Contribute code changes and automation to improve AppSec workflows.
  • Review code changes in GitHub and participate in pull request discussions.
  • Evaluate vulnerabilities from various sources and prioritize remediation.
  • Translate security findings into repeatable mechanisms and documentation.
  • Communicate security issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Build relationships across teams to influence security outcomes.
  • Connect AppSec work to customer trust and business outcomes.
  • Continue developing hands-on security and software engineering skills.

Requirements

  • 0–2+ years of experience in application security or related fields.
  • Foundational programming ability in languages like Python or JavaScript.
  • Comfort reading and reasoning about code in unfamiliar codebases.
  • Experience using Git and GitHub for version control.
  • Hands-on experience in building or securing software.
  • Ability to write clear scripts or programs for practical problems.
  • Understanding of common web and application security risks.
  • Interest in offensive security and related certifications.
  • Exposure to vulnerability management concepts.
  • Ability to reason about risk and tradeoffs effectively.
  • Strong product and engineering empathy.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaborative mindset and comfort working across teams.
  • Curiosity and a growth mindset for continuous learning.
  • Secure-by-design judgment to recommend effective controls.

Benefits

  • 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents.
  • Generous stipends for technology, food, and lifestyle needs.
  • Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.
  • Employee stock purchase plan at a discount.
  • Remote-first work environment with flexibility.