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Senior Security Engineer - Application Security

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Location
Kitchener-Waterloo, ON; Toronto, ON
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$160,000 to $220,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Hands-on experience integrating security into the software development lifecycle
  • Experience driving vulnerability remediation across teams
  • Exposure to offensive security practices
  • Passion for coding and solving security problems with automation
  • Comfort writing and reviewing code in OOP languages such as Kotlin, Java, Python, or TypeScript
  • Practical experience with AppSec detection tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, secret scanning)
What the job really is

As a Senior Security Engineer focusing on Application Security, you will be responsible for integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle, identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in both first-party and third-party code, and leading security initiatives such as penetration tests and bug bounty programs. You will collaborate with product teams to conduct security reviews, develop secure coding standards, and ensure that security is considered early in the design process.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits designed to support life inside and outside of work
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond 4 weeks per year
  • Salary range provided but may change in the future
  • AI is used in the applicant screening process
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