Senior Security Software Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Security Software Engineer (Cybersecurity): Building durable, secure-by-default solutions to protect infrastructure and product with an accent on engineering preventative controls at scale. Focus on developing platforms and frameworks that eradicate systemic risks and empower engineering teams to move quickly and safely.

Location: Must be based in San Francisco, CA (Office-centric hybrid schedule).

Salary: $202,000–$230,000

Company

Asana is a leading platform for human and AI collaboration, helping millions of teams achieve their goals faster.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain secure-by-default frameworks, libraries, and platforms to eliminate entire classes of vulnerabilities.
• Engineer and improve core security services, including access control frameworks, secrets management, and AWS permissions.
• Develop and own the platform for vulnerability remediation to empower engineering teams.
• Partner with product and infrastructure teams to architect foundational security controls, including cloud networking and compute infrastructure.
• Influence engineering initiatives through design reviews and communication of security principles.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in full-time professional software development working with large codebases.
• Proven background in building platforms, libraries, or core infrastructure.
• Strong interest or direct experience in security engineering with a focus on preventative controls.
• Expertise in programming and computer science fundamentals.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and services, particularly AWS.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Nice to have

• Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including equity and benefits.
• Yearly pay equity audits to ensure fair compensation.
• Mental health, wellness, and fitness benefits.
• Career coaching and support.
• Inclusive family building benefits and retirement plans.