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Security Engineer

Starburst
Location
India
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or equivalent practical experience
  • 2–4 years of experience in security engineering, software engineering, or a related technical role
  • Solid foundation in information security fundamentals
  • Strong understanding of application vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies (OWASP Top 10, CWE)
  • Demonstrated experience building automation and tooling, especially using AI
  • Experience with one or more languages such as Python, Go, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript (Java and Python preferred)
Nice to have
  • Experience in enterprise B2B software, self-managed and/or SaaS
What the job really is

As a Security Engineer II at Starburst, you will enhance the Application Security program by developing automation and tooling to secure a large engineering organization. Your responsibilities will include writing production code, integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines, and building automated systems powered by AI to improve security processes. You will collaborate closely with Engineering and Product teams to support vulnerability management and improve secure coding practices.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Attractive stock grants
  • Flexible paid time off
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed
  • Hands-on role with a focus on automation and AI
  • Opportunity for growth in security responsibilities over time
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