Staff Application Security Engineer

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The Security Engineer will strengthen the security of software applications by embedding security into the development lifecycle and advancing AI-enabled engineering practices. Responsibilities include providing strategic oversight of application security platforms (e.g., Veracode, SonarQube, Wiz), guiding teams in interpreting security findings, prioritizing remediation, and integrating AI tools responsibly to improve security outcomes and code quality. The role requires collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Security Champions to align security practices with company policies, educating teams on secure coding, and producing KPI-based security reports. Qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field, 5+ years of application security or cybersecurity experience, proficiency with application security testing tools (SAST, DAST, MAST, RAST, IAST), vulnerability management, threat modeling, Bash scripting, Ansible, Terraform, and experience leveraging AI tools responsibly. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills are essential. Benefits include flexible time off, paid holidays, parental leave, health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, and more. Salary range is $100,000 to $197,000 annually. Locations include Chicago, IL; Irving, TX; and Boston, MA.