Senior Application Security Engineer

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Cybersecurity
Branch

Branch

Branch (branchapp.com) offers instant payment solutions for businesses, including contractor payouts, cashless tips, and earned wage access. They connect communities for social interactions and meet-ups, partnering with leading employers to empower wor...

Professional Services
51-250
Founded 2015
$633M raised

Description

  • Embed security into the software development lifecycle by partnering with Engineering on secure design patterns, threat modeling, and AppSec training.
  • Lead and perform application security assessments across web, mobile, and API surfaces using a mix of automated and manual testing methods.
  • Drive API security controls for internal and external services, including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and abuse prevention.
  • Own and improve the vulnerability management program, including prioritization, SLA tracking, and remediation coordination.
  • Champion software supply chain security efforts such as SBOM generation, dependency risk analysis, and third-party component vetting.
  • Support technical third-party risk reviews and vendor security assessments in partnership with GRC.
  • Respond to and lead security incidents from identification through post-incident review.
  • Implement security automation and orchestration to improve detection, response, and coverage at scale.
  • Implement, monitor, and continuously improve security controls across cloud infrastructure, endpoints, and product systems.
  • Assess and mitigate AI-related security risks in Branch’s use of LLMs and AI-powered features.

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of experience in security engineering or application security, ideally in a fintech or high-growth startup environment.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical risk to engineering teams and senior leadership.
  • Hands-on experience with SAST and DAST tools such as Semgrep, Snyk, Checkmarx, Burp Suite Pro, or equivalent tools.
  • Proven ability to independently handle security incidents end-to-end, including malware, phishing, DLP events, and API abuse.
  • Experience securing cloud-native environments, including IAM, container/Kubernetes workloads, and serverless functions.
  • Working knowledge of API security standards including OWASP API Top 10, OAuth 2.0/OIDC, and JWT hardening.
  • Experience with mobile application security testing for iOS and Android is a plus.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks such as SOC 2, PCI-DSS, NIST CSF, and OWASP SAMM.
  • Scripting proficiency in Python and/or Bash for automation and tooling; experience with orchestration platforms such as Tines, XSOAR, or Torq is a plus.
  • Strong ethics and discretion, as the role regularly handles confidential and sensitive information.
  • Familiarity with AI/LLM security risks and emerging standards such as OWASP LLM Top 10 and MITRE ATLAS.
  • Security certifications such as OSCP, GWEB, CISSP, or SANS GWAPT are a plus.
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship or transfer.
  • Ability to work remotely within the United States only.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $180k–$190k.
  • Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Stock options.
  • Free Premium-Tier Origin Financial Wellness subscription.
  • Monthly home-office stipend.
  • 401(k) through TransAmerica.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.
  • Flexible time off plus sick and safe time.
  • 11 paid company holidays.

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