Remote Senior Application Security Engineer

Description:

• Sardine is a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance, utilizing device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI to combat fraud.
• The company serves over 300 banks, retailers, and fintechs globally, having raised $145M from notable investors.
• The role of Senior Application Security Engineer involves ensuring the security and integrity of services, embedding security principles into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Responsibilities include performing security code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests on web and mobile applications and APIs.
• The engineer will integrate and manage security tools within CI/CD pipelines, lead threat modeling exercises, and collaborate with engineering teams to design secure solutions.
• The position requires developing security standards, managing security training, and assisting in incident response activities.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 7+ years of professional experience in application security, product security, or offensive security roles.
• A deep understanding of common application vulnerabilities, such as those in the OWASP Top 10, and their mitigation techniques is essential.
• Strong proficiency in reading and auditing code in at least one of the following languages: Python, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript is required.
• Hands-on experience with security tools for SAST, DAST, IAST, and SCA is necessary.
• A solid understanding of security principles for cloud environments (GCP & AWS) and containerized services (Docker, Kubernetes) is expected.
• Proven experience integrating security into various stages of the SDLC is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and incident response skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits:

• The position offers generous compensation in cash and equity, with a base pay range of $175,000 - $215,000 CAD.
• Employees benefit from early exercise for all options, including pre-vested options.
• The company promotes a remote-first culture, allowing employees to work from anywhere.
• Flexible paid time off, a year-end break, and self-care days off are provided.
• Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage is available for employees and their dependents in the US and Canada.
• A 4% matching in 401k / RRSP is offered for US and Canada employees.
• Employees receive a MacBook Pro delivered to their door and a one-time stipend to set up a home office.
• Monthly stipends for meals and social meet-ups are included, along with annual stipends for health and wellness and learning.
• Unlimited access to expert financial advisory services is also provided.