Associate Security Engineer, Application Security

GitLab

full-time

Posted on: 8/17/2025

Location: 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $82,900 - $125,800 per year

JuniorMid-Level

GoJavaScriptRubyRuby on RailsSDLCTypeScript

About the role

The Application Security team works with GitLab engineers and product teams to anticipate and prevent the introduction of vulnerabilities during design and development, ensuring delivery of high quality software GitLab customers can trust.
The individual will assist with security-focused code reviews and threat models under guidance from senior team members
Manage triage of inbound new issues
Support product and development teams in basic application security activities
Help reproduce and document application security vulnerabilities clearly and constructively
Participate in bug bounty program triage and initial assessment
Support security release preparation activities
Contribute to documentation and security process improvements

Ability to use GitLab effectively
Basic development or scripting experience (Ruby, Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, JavaScript, and/or Go preferred), and an ability to read and understand code for security review purposes
Foundational understanding of common security vulnerabilities and security impact frameworks (e.g., OWASP Top 10, STRIDE)
Basic familiarity with security tools and concepts
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative mindset that enables you to work well with software development teams
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
0-2 years of experience in application security, software development, or related field
Basic understanding of software development lifecycle processes
Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards (CVE, CWE, CVSS, etc)