Application Security Engineer - AI Security (m/f/d)
Kühne + Nagel International AG1 day ago
Porto, PortugalSenior
Responsibilities
- Perform security assessments and penetration testing of applications.
- Improve automated security testing capabilities and evaluate emerging testing methodologies and tools.
- Develop guardrails and security capabilities for AI-assisted development and AI-powered workflows.
- Assess AI threats and attack techniques, including indirect prompt injection and tool abuse, and translate findings into requirements, controls, and testing approaches.
- Provide security guidance, training, and hands-on support to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the global AppSec team and international, cross-functional engineering teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Application Security, including hands-on security testing and test automation.
- Experience securing and testing LLM-powered applications, agentic AI systems, and AI-assisted development practices.
- Knowledge of emerging AI security threats and the ability to translate them into actionable security requirements and controls.
- Strong software engineering background and strong Python skills.
- Java experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with LiteLLM, Amazon Bedrock, AgentCore, and AI security testing tools such as Strix is a plus.
- Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and mobile working arrangements.
- Individual career planning and supportive supervision.
- Work-life balance offerings and supplementary health insurance.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and collaboration in a global organization.
About Kühne + Nagel International AG
Kuehne+Nagel is a Swiss-based global freight forwarder and contract logistics company that manages sea, air, and road shipments and end-to-end supply chains for businesses across industries. It sells logistics services and 4PL solutions, including warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, and specialized healthcare and renewable-energy logistics, on a fee-for-service basis. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in Schindellegi, it is publicly listed in Switzerland (SMI index) and operates through a worldwide network.