Application Security Engineer

Motion Recruitment United State
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AI Summary

A medium-sized SaaS company is hiring a fully remote Application Security Engineer to work closely with engineering teams and embed security into the SDLC across modern cloud-native environments.

Key Highlights
Secure coding practices
Vulnerability management
Application-layer security
Technical Skills Required
OWASP Top 10 SAST DAST Dependency scanning tools CI/CD pipelines Python Java JavaScript Veracode Checkmarx Snyk Burp Suite
Benefits & Perks
Bonus eligible
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Vacation time
Stock options

Job Description


A medium sized company in the SaaS space is hiring for an Application Security Engineer for a fully remote (U.S.-based) opportunity with a technology-driven company building secure, scalable applications used by thousands of users. This is a full-time position working closely with engineering teams to embed security into the SDLC across modern cloud-native environments. The role focuses on secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and application-layer security within fast-moving development teams.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in Application Security or Product Security
  • Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and OWASP Top 10
  • Experience performing code reviews and application threat modeling
  • Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning tools
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating security into them
  • Experience working closely with software engineers

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience with cloud-native application security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Knowledge of container and API security
  • Experience with tools such as Veracode, Checkmarx, Snyk, Burp Suite, or similar
  • Scripting or programming experience (Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar)
  • Security certifications (GWAPT, CSSLP, OSCP, or equivalent)

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

  • 60% Application Security & Code Review
  • 25% Security Tooling & Automation
  • 15% Cloud & Infrastructure Security Collaboration

Daily Responsibilities

  • 70% Hands-On Security Engineering
  • 10% Strategy & Security Design Input
  • 20% Team Collaboration & Developer Enablement

The Offer

  • Bonus eligible

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Shawna Dunleavy

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