Senior Security Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Security Engineer (AI, Healthtech): Conducts in-depth security code reviews and manages security scanning tools to strengthen the application security pipeline. Focus on developing automated security checks, optimizing GRC platforms, and responding to security incidents.

Location: Hybrid in Austin, USA, with an office also available in Barcelona, Spain.

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering Healthtech company dedicated to revolutionizing drug development through the power of AI.

What you will do

• Conduct in-depth security code reviews across backend and frontend repositories.
• Implement, integrate, and manage security scanning tools like Aikido or Snyk.
• Develop and maintain automated security checks within CI/CD workflows.
• Support compliance and governance initiatives by operating GRC platforms like Vanta.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to improve security posture.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field, with 4+ years of experience in application or product security.
• Hands-on experience performing security code reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments.
• Practical experience with AppSec tools (e.g., Aikido, Snyk) and GRC tools (e.g., Vanta).
• Strong understanding of modern security practices, including OWASP Top 10, secure SDLC, dependency management, and RBAC/authorization patterns.
• Familiarity with DevOps environments, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience performing incident response, log analysis, and security monitoring.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code security (Terraform, Pulumi).
• Certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, CISSP, or CSSLP.
• Experience leading penetration testing efforts or coordinating with third-party security assessors.
• Exposure to regulated environments (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001).

Culture & Benefits

• A dynamic work environment with an international team.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility to balance professional and personal life.
• Comprehensive private health coverage.
• Company-sponsored premium gym membership.
• Pet-friendly office in Barcelona with beautiful beach views.
• Coffee, tea, beverages, and snacks available throughout the day.
• Regular company events to celebrate milestones and strengthen team culture.
• A MacBook and all necessary security tools to empower your best work.