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Application Security Engineer

Heartflow
Location
San Francisco, California
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Information Security
Salary
$145,000 to $180,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Security Communication skills to convey risk to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Programming skills in at least one modern programming language and one scripting language (C++/Python preferred)
  • Experience with AI development tools like Claude Code and Github Copilot
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of total experience with at least 1 year in Application Security or security tasks in a development role
  • Experience contributing to secure SDLC activities, including threat modeling and vulnerability management
Nice to have
  • Healthcare experience, particularly knowledge of HIPAA and HITRUST
  • Familiarity with AWS or equivalent cloud providers and configuration tools like Terraform, Chef, Ansible
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools
What the job really is

As an Application Security Engineer at Heartflow, you will collaborate with the engineering team to integrate security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Your responsibilities will include conducting secure code reviews, managing vulnerability identification and remediation, and providing training on secure coding practices. This role emphasizes the importance of security in developing AI-driven healthcare solutions, directly impacting patient outcomes.

Benefits
  • Base salary compensation range of $145,000 to $180,000 per year, bonus, and equity
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work model requiring three days a week in the San Francisco office
  • No specific details on additional benefits or perks beyond salary and equity
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