As an Experienced Product Security Engineer at Plaid in New York City, you will join the Product Security Team to ensure that security is a cornerstone of every product. You’ll collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate security into the entire product lifecycle, from inception to deployment, conducting threat modeling and risk assessments early on. Your responsibilities include 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, including API, web, and mobile app security, along with expertise in secure SDLC practices and proficiency in tools like SAST, DAST, Burp Suite, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud security. This role is crucial for a financial technology company operating at scale, requiring deep industry knowledge and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively across all levels of the organization.
Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify and prioritize security risks.
Perform rigorous security testing for new product features to uncover vulnerabilities.
Lead incident response efforts, investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Mentor engineering teams on secure development practices through training and awareness campaigns.
Own specific areas of Plaid's product portfolio to minimize security risks and strengthen posture.
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.
Ability to communicate complex security concepts to various audiences.
Experience in mentoring and training teams on security best practices.
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.