Senior Security Software Engineer, Applications

BetterHelp

Senior Security Software Engineer at BetterHelp collaborating on application security and vulnerability management. Join a mission-driven team to expand access to mental health care through innovative solutions.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with a nimble passionate security team, collaborating with development and product.
Conduct vulnerability triage: handle internal and external vulnerability reports, and more importantly: go beyond investigating and write fixes yourself.
Review code and help make decisions about secure coding decisions.
Review new product features to ensure they are designed with security in mind
Collaborate with other developers and teams for long term security success.
Code solutions for preventative measures and generating alerts.
Use your detective work to get to the AH-HA! moment when you find and replicate the root cause of an issue and figure out how to fix it.
You will care and be involved in our product, mission, and success - way beyond checking off tasks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in web application security
Strong experience with code review, security reviews, security architecture, pentesting, and bug bounty programs
Experience working in full-stack projects
Experience with discovering and fixing common web security vulnerabilities
Experience using web application pentesting tools (e.g. Burp Suite)
Basic understanding of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, VPNs)
Able to explain complex ideas either verbally or in writing to a mixture of audiences
Knowledge and understanding of the OWASP Top 10
Experience creating security automations with GitHub Actions or other methods

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work with regular in-person bonding experiences sponsored by the company
Competitive compensation
Holistic perks program (including free therapy, employee wellness, and more)
Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
401k benefits with employer matching contribution
The chance to build something that changes lives – and that people love
Any piece of hardware or software that will make you happy and productive
An awesome community of co-workers

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Hard Skills & Tools

web application securitycode reviewsecurity reviewssecurity architecturepentestingbug bounty programsweb security vulnerabilitiessecurity automationsGitHub Actionsnetworking concepts

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingdetective workdecision makingattention to detailpassion for securityability to explain complex ideas