Senior Security Engineer (Application Security)

TL;DR

Senior Security Engineer (Application Security): Designing and implementing systems to embed security into development practices with an accent on automated checks, shared libraries, and threat modeling. Focus on reducing security risks at scale, guiding secure implementation for product teams, and contributing to AI security governance.

Location: Hybrid (Must be based in Bellevue, WA or Menlo Park, CA, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week)

Salary: $146,000 – $220,000 (Base pay depends on location zone)

Company

hirify.global is a financial services company on a mission to democratize finance for all.

What you will do

• Design and build systems that help engineers identify and address security risks earlier in the development lifecycle
• Partner with product and engineering teams to review system designs, conduct threat modeling, and guide secure implementation
• Develop and maintain security guardrails, including shared libraries, frameworks, and automated checks used in production systems
• Contribute to programs such as AI security governance and automated secure design reviews
• Improve adoption of secure development patterns by providing clear guidance, documentation, and reusable tools

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in application security, product security, software security, or a related field
• Experience identifying and addressing security risks earlier in the software development lifecycle
• Experience building production-grade systems in Python, Go, or a comparable programming language
• Ability to partner with engineering teams to review designs, explain risks, and recommend practical mitigations
• Experience working in environments that prioritize reliability, incident response, and secure software delivery
• Must be based in or be able to work from the Bellevue, WA or Menlo Park, CA offices

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-driven compensation including bonus programs and equity ownership
• Comprehensive benefits including 100% paid health insurance for employees and 401(k) matching
• Flexible "lifestyle wallet" spending account for wellness, learning, and more
• Employer-paid life, disability, fertility, and mental health benefits
• Generous time off, including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, and parental leave
• High-end office experience with catered meals and events