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Senior Software Security Engineer

Valar Atomics
Location
Torrance, California, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
IT & Enterprise Software
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Professional experience in application security, software security engineering, or a related security-focused engineering role
  • Strong proficiency reading and reasoning about C# and Python code
  • Working knowledge of React and common front-end/web security issues
  • Experience reviewing Postgres (or other relational database) queries and schemas for security issues
  • Demonstrated experience doing security reviews at both the design/planning stage and the code-review stage
  • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, secure design principles, and basic threat modeling
Nice to have
  • Experience at a large-scale technology company or within the defense industrial base
  • Familiarity with CMMC 2.0 requirements
  • Experience working under DFARS, NIST 800-171, or similar federal/defense compliance frameworks
  • Software/application security certifications: CSSLP, GWAPT, or GSSP
  • General security certifications: CISSP, OSCP, or Security+
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Security Engineer at Valar Atomics, you will embed security into the software development lifecycle, participating in design reviews and conducting post-development code reviews. You will work closely with engineering teams on a stack that includes C#, Python, and React, ensuring secure architectural decisions and identifying vulnerabilities in code before release. Your role will also involve maintaining secure coding guidelines and supporting compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
  • Generous PPE stipend
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided
  • The role involves a dual-mode focus on both design and code review, which may require a broad skill set
  • Candidates from large-scale tech or defense sectors are preferred, indicating a competitive environment
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