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Application Security Engineer

MyFitnessPal
Location
Remote - US
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Tech Ops
Salary
$90,000 - $130,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2-4 years of experience in security engineering, application security, software engineering, or a closely related role
  • Understanding of application security assessment techniques (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA, penetration testing)
  • Knowledge of secure development practices for web and mobile applications (e.g., OWASP Top 10, OWASP MASVS)
  • Experience performing security triage, investigation, and vulnerability management
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration across teams
  • Ability to create clear documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to have
  • Experience automating security processes (e.g., Python, SOAR platforms)
  • Experience with security scanning in CI/CD pipelines and orchestration tools (e.g., GitHub Actions)
  • Experience operating or triaging for a bug bounty program
  • Experience working with AI/agentic-assisted tooling
What the job really is

As a Security Engineer II at MyFitnessPal, you will focus on application security, managing vulnerabilities, and collaborating with product engineering teams to ensure secure coding practices. Your role includes triaging security findings, operating a bug bounty program, and leveraging AI tools to enhance security workflows. This position emphasizes hands-on technical work, ownership of security processes, and the opportunity for growth within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits
  • Healthcare
  • Parental planning
  • Mental health benefits
  • Annual performance bonus
  • 401(k) plan and match
  • Responsible time off
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary range mentioned beyond the general estimate of $90,000 - $130,000
  • Focus on application security may limit exposure to broader security practices
  • The role requires strong collaboration skills, which may not suit all candidates
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