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Sr. Application Security Engineer

SentinelOne
Location
United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
13100 DFIR
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years in application security or product security with a strong software development background
  • Proven track record translating complex findings into technical and executive-level debriefs; excellent written and verbal communication is essential
  • Experience delivering customer-facing or consulting-style engagements end-to-end, comfortable in a distributed remote organization
  • Proficiency in at least two of C, C++, Rust, and Java, having previously identified and explained vulnerabilities at the framework level, not just the application level
  • Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25, and modern authentication infrastructure (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, JWT internals); experience driving an application through ASVS Level 4 verification is a plus
  • Hands-on experience authoring custom static-analysis rules and queries for modern SAST engines; familiarity with AI-assisted code review workflows and validating findings produced by automated and agentic analysis pipelines
Nice to have
  • Working depth in Python (Django/Flask) and Node.js (Express) for cross-language reviews
  • Reverse engineering of compiled C, C++, Rust, Java (IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra)
  • OSWE, CSSLP, GWAPT, published CVEs, or conference talks
  • Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP control mapping
What the job really is

As a Sr. Application Security Engineer at SentinelOne, you will engage with customers to provide end-to-end support for AI services, focusing on code assessments in languages like C, C++, Rust, and Java. Your role involves reviewing and validating findings from code scanning, conducting deep code reviews, and presenting technical results to stakeholders. Additionally, you'll collaborate with engineering teams to enhance scanning pipelines and author SAST rule packs.

Benefits
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid company holidays and paid sick time
  • Gender-neutral parental leave
  • Grandparent leave
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range is provided, but varies by location
  • Role involves significant customer interaction and requires strong communication skills
  • Focus on AI and modern security practices may appeal to candidates interested in cutting-edge technology
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Career value4/5
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