Upstart

Principal Application Security Engineer

Upstart

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: CaliforniaNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $182,300 - $252,500 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Work closely with our engineering and data science teams to securely design and implement new products and features, including the development and maintenance of threat models for high-risk functionality.
  • Set up a regular vulnerability scanning tools and manage remediation of identified issues
  • Support teams with vulnerability remediation efforts, including the design of remediation strategies.
  • Assess the threat model for cloud native infrastructures and applications
  • Identify and design company-wide security controls and solutions.
  • Operate as an integral member of the engineering team and advocate for security best practices across the organization
  • Help identify Upstart’s internal and external attack surface in a dynamic environment

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in an application security or security engineering-focused role
  • An IT/CS degree or equivalent knowledge
  • Experience in Java, Python or Ruby development
  • Knowledge of industry standard authentication and authorization protocols (TLS, SAML, etc)
  • Previous usage or knowledge of SAST/DAST and vulnerability scanners
  • Understanding of Full Stack Development, SDLC, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Understanding of network stack and common protocols
  • A self-starter who is comfortable getting hands-on and engaging in all areas of product security, from ideation to deployment.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with highly technical teams
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
  • Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave
  • Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
  • Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
  • Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
  • Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices

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Hard skills
application securitysecurity engineeringJavaPythonRubySASTDASTvulnerability scanningFull Stack DevelopmentCI/CD
Soft skills
self-startercollaborationcommunicationadvocacyproblem-solving
Certifications
IT degreeCS degree