Job Description
• A builder‑type application security engineer who enjoys learning by building real systems.
• Strong programming instincts in Python, Go, Rust, and/or JavaScript, with the ability to read, write, and reason about production code.
• Deep curiosity and passion for AI, LLMs, and agentic systems, with hands‑on experimentation using tools such as VS Code Agent, Cursor, Windsurf, or similar.
• Interest or prior experience in application security, cybersecurity, bug bounty hunting, or penetration testing, with an attacker‑minded approach to problem solving.
• Strong desire to automate security controls and guardrails through code, pipelines, and tooling.
• Comfortable working in modern cloud‑native environments as well as learning from legacy systems when needed.
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Required Skills & Experience
• A builder‑type application security engineer who enjoys learning by building real systems.
• Strong programming instincts in Python, Go, Rust, and/or JavaScript, with the ability to read, write, and reason about production code.
• Deep curiosity and passion for AI, LLMs, and agentic systems, with hands‑on experimentation using tools such as VS Code Agent, Cursor, Windsurf, or similar.
• Interest or prior experience in application security, cybersecurity, bug bounty hunting, or penetration testing, with an attacker‑minded approach to problem solving.
• Strong desire to automate security controls and guardrails through code, pipelines, and tooling.
• Comfortable working in modern cloud‑native environments as well as learning from legacy systems when needed.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Prior experience in application security, cybersecurity engineering, penetration testing, or bug bounty hunting.
• Experience thinking like an attacker and translating findings into durable engineering fixes.
• Hands‑on experience experimenting with AI‑assisted development tools.
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP (GCP a plus).
• Interest in long‑term growth into a senior AppSec and AI systems engineering role
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.