Plaid seeks an Experienced Product Security Engineer to join its Product Security Team in Seattle. This senior-level position involves collaborating with engineering and product teams to embed security practices throughout the product lifecycle, from inception to deployment. Key responsibilities include conducting threat modeling and risk assessments, performing rigorous security testing, leading incident response efforts, and fostering a security-conscious culture through training and mentorship. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in product and application security, proficiency in secure SDLC practices, and expertise with tools like SAST, DAST, Burp Suite, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud security. Knowledge of securing AI/ML products and financial technology risk management is a plus. This role demands strong communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify and prioritize security risks.
Perform rigorous security testing and reviews for new product features.
Lead incident response efforts, investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Mentor engineering and product teams on security best practices through training and awareness campaigns.
Advocate for strong security controls in product strategy and design.
What we're looking for
5+ years of experience in product and application security.
Expertise in threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability mitigation.
Proficiency in secure SDLC practices and security testing tools (SAST, DAST).
Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience in fostering a security-conscious culture through training and mentorship.
Market check
Salary context
This
$204,156–$281,196
range sits above
89%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$130,000–$208,165
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,437–$205,587
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Plaid
Plaid is a financial technology company that builds a data network powering digital finance applications, enabling consumers to securely connect their financial accounts to apps and services. Industry: Financial Technology & Data Infrastructure
Plaid currently has
127 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$186,000–$262,800
across 127 roles with salary data.