Application Security Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Application Security Engineer (Fintech): Building secure-by-default products and services for an AI-native insurance platform with an accent on threat modeling, automated security guardrails, and secure development practices. Focus on embedding security throughout the SDLC, conducting vulnerability analysis, and ensuring resilience in a highly regulated environment.

Location: Must be based in the U.S. (excluding U.S. territories)

Salary: $175,000 – $215,000

Company

hirify.global is an insurance technology innovation company backed by State Farm, focused on engineering advanced risk prediction and prevention solutions.

What you will do

• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to integrate security into application design and development.
• Lead threat modeling exercises and identify practical security solutions for complex systems.
• Conduct secure code reviews, application security assessments, and vulnerability analysis.
• Develop and implement automated security guardrails across the SDLC.
• Investigate, prioritize, and drive remediation of application security findings.
• Create and maintain security standards, procedures, and best practices that scale across teams.

Requirements

• Must be based in the U.S. (excluding U.S. territories)
• 4–6+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years focused on application security.
• Knowledge of secure-by-design principles and modern application security practices.
• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, ASVS, MASVS, and common application security frameworks.
• Experience with threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE or PASTA.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language and its security ecosystem.

Nice to have

• Security certifications such as CSSLP, GWEB, or OSWE.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with AI technologies, LLM security, or prompt engineering.
• Experience with mobile application security or penetration testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k) with company match.
• Remote-first environment with a $2,000 one-time home office equipment stipend.
• Four weeks of PTO in the first year and twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Up to $5,000 annually for professional learning and career development.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, BetterUp coaching, and Headspace subscription.