Senior Security Engineer

Job Description

We’re seeking a Security Engineer who thrives in dynamic, engineering-driven environments. This role combines hands-on software security expertise with the ability to influence developers and product teams in building secure applications from the ground up.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct security-focused code reviews across frontend, backend, and infrastructure changes.
• Implement and secure authentication and authorization procedures for applications and APIs using protocols such as OAuth 2.0, SAML, and OIDC.
• Champion security best practices across engineering teams and guide developers in building secure features.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities in a pragmatic way.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in security engineering, ideally within startups or small- to mid-sized tech companies.
• (Candidates from larger, reputable companies are welcome if they’ve also gained hands-on startup or small-team experience.)
• Cloud Security Architect background also a plus.
• Proven ability to implement secure authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC).
• Hands-on experience conducting security reviews and fixing issues full-stack.
• B.S. or higher in Computer Science or a related field from a top 50 institution.

Technical Skills

• Auth0, Google Cloud, Python, Django, Vercel, Next.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Expo/React .
• Strong full-stack development background.
• Moderate proficiency with cloud- backend services.
• Basic proficiency with Terraform or similar IaC tooling.

Soft Skills

• Ability to communicate security recommendations effectively—even when they’re unpopular.
• Motivation to champion information security within a small or growing organization.
• Comfort with prioritizing fixes and solutions in an imperfect system.