Senior Application Security Engineer (Remote)

Brex

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$192,000–$240,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $216k
$130k most similar roles pay here $252k

This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $147,375–$221,006 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

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

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Application Security Engineer (Remote)

As a Senior Application Security Engineer at Brex, you will join the Financial Scale organization to identify and respond to security vulnerabilities across the company’s extensive platform. Your daily tasks include conducting code reviews, penetration testing, and vulnerability management while developing tools for static and dynamic application security testing. You’ll collaborate closely with various engineering teams to ensure secure development practices are integrated into product design and implementation. Ideal candidates have a strong background in penetration testing and experience with Python scripting, AI workflows, and automation. Familiarity with Kotlin, gRPC, GraphQL, Kubernetes, and cloud environments is beneficial. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of AI security at Brex, securing innovative financial services for dynamic companies like Coinbase and Robinhood.

What you'll do

  • Identify and demonstrate the business impact of security vulnerabilities.
  • Perform penetration testing and design reviews to ensure secure product features.
  • Develop and maintain internal tools for automated security testing and practices.
  • Articulate risk assessments to prioritize vulnerability management efforts.
  • Build a culture of collaborative security excellence through mentorship and leadership.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in Application Security or related field
  • Proven ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in complex systems
  • Experience with secure development practices, including threat modeling and incident response
  • Proficiency in Python and scripting languages for automation and tool building
  • Strong collaborative mindset and excellent written and verbal communication skills

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