Senior Application Security Engineer

Brex

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$192,000–$240,000 / yr
Posted
56 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k
This role $216k
$120k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays more than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $150,300–$216,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Brex

Brex is a financial technology company providing corporate credit cards, cash management accounts, and expense management software designed specifically for startups and growing technology companies. Industry: Financial Technology & Corporate Banking

Brex currently has 61 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $192,000–$240,000 across 61 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Application Security Engineer

Senior Application Security Engineer will join the Financial Scale organization to identify and respond to security vulnerabilities across the platform. This role involves performing code reviews, design reviews, penetration testing, and vulnerability management while developing internal tools for SAST and DAST testing to support secure developer workflows. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams like Security Operations and IT Infrastructure to mitigate risks and build secure product features. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, scripting languages, and experience with AI/agentic workflows to automate tasks and improve productivity. Candidates should possess a strong background in threat modeling, incident response, and crafting custom attack chains to demonstrate business impact. The role specifically addresses the challenge of securing novel AI implementations and agentic-powered features within a complex financial services environment.

What you'll do

  • Identify security vulnerabilities and articulate their business impact to drive prioritization efforts.
  • Perform penetration testing and design reviews to identify insecure designs and product features.
  • Develop and maintain internal tools for automated SAST and DAST testing of the platform.
  • Secure novel AI implementations by identifying attack vectors in agentic-powered features.
  • Partner with engineering and product teams to build secure features and development workflows.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and learning sessions to promote a culture of security excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Must have at least 5 years of experience in an Application Security or related role.
  • Ability to identify vulnerabilities in complex systems and demonstrate business impact through custom attack chains.
  • Experience with secure development activities including threat modeling, developer education, and incident response.
  • Knowledge of Python, scripting languages, and AI/agentic workflows for automation and tool building.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills paired with a collaborative mindset.

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