Branch

Senior Application Security Engineer

Branch

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Embed security into the SDLC by partnering with Engineering to implement secure design patterns, conduct threat modeling, and deliver developer-focused AppSec training
  • Lead and perform application security assessments including SAST, DAST, SCA, and manual code review across web, mobile, and API surfaces
  • Drive API security across internal and external services — including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and abuse prevention controls
  • Own and mature the vulnerability management program, including prioritization frameworks, SLA tracking, and cross-functional remediation coordination
  • Champion software supply chain security initiatives, including SBOM generation, dependency risk analysis, and third-party component vetting
  • Assist GRC with technical third-party risk reviews and vendor security assessments
  • Respond to and lead security incidents in a measured, programmatic, and timely manner — from identification through post-incident review
  • Implement and iterate on security automation and orchestration to improve detection, response, and coverage at scale
  • Implement, monitor, and continuously improve security controls across cloud infrastructure, endpoints, and the product
  • Assess and mitigate AI-specific security risks across Branch's use of LLMs and AI-powered features, including prompt injection, model abuse, and insecure output handling

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of experience in a security engineering or application security role, ideally within a fintech or high-growth startup environment
  • Strong communication skills — able to translate technical risk clearly for both engineering audiences and senior leadership
  • Hands-on SAST/DAST experience; familiarity with tools such as Semgrep, Snyk, Checkmarx, Burp Suite Pro, or equivalents
  • Demonstrated ability to independently work security incidents end-to-end — including malware, phishing, DLP events, and API abuse
  • Experience securing cloud-native environments, including IAM, container/Kubernetes workloads, and serverless functions
  • Solid working knowledge of API security standards (OWASP API Top 10, OAuth 2.0/OIDC, JWT hardening)
  • Experience with mobile application security testing (iOS/Android) is a plus
  • Familiarity with security frameworks including SOC 2, PCI-DSS, NIST CSF, and OWASP SAMM
  • Scripting proficiency in Python and/or Bash for automation and tooling; experience with security orchestration platforms (e.g., Tines, XSOAR, Torq) is a plus
  • Strong ethics and discretion — this role regularly handles confidential and sensitive information
  • Familiarity with AI/LLM security risks and emerging standards (OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS) — including prompt injection, data leakage through model outputs, and supply chain risks introduced by third-party AI services
  • Security certifications a plus (OSCP, GWEB, CISSP, SANS GWAPT, etc.)
Benefits
  • Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Stock options
  • Free Premium-Tier Origin Financial Wellness subscription
  • Monthly home-office stipend
  • 401k (TransAmerica)
  • 12-weeks paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
  • Flexible time off + sick and safe time
  • 11 paid company holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
SASTDASTSCAmanual code reviewAPI securityvulnerability managementsecurity automationcloud-native securitymobile application security testingscripting in Python
Soft Skills
strong communicationindependent workstrong ethicsdiscretion
Certifications
OSCPGWEBCISSPSANS GWAPT