Senior Product Security Engineer

Plaid

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Seattle, WANew York, NYSan Francisco
Salary
$204,156–$281,196 / yr
Posted
73 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $243k
$130k most similar roles pay here $297k

This role pays more than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $151,193–$213,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $243k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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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 98 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $190,800–$262,800 across 98 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Product Security Engineer

As an Experienced Product Security Engineer at Plaid, you will join the Product Security Team to ensure that security is a cornerstone of every product. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to integrate security into the product lifecycle from inception to deployment, conducting threat modeling and risk assessments early on to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. 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, proficiency with tools like SAST, DAST, Burp Suite, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud security, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role is crucial for Plaid’s mission to minimize risk and prevent security incidents across its financial technology ecosystem.

What you'll do

  • Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify and prioritize security risks throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Perform rigorous security testing and reviews for new features to uncover and address vulnerabilities.
  • Lead incident response efforts, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
  • Mentor and train engineering and product teams on security best practices to foster a security-conscious culture.
  • Advocate for strong security controls and influence product strategy to minimize risks in the ecosystem.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in product and application security, including API, web, and mobile app security.
  • Expertise in threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability mitigation.
  • Proficiency in secure SDLC practices and tools like SAST, DAST, Burp Suite.
  • Ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience leading incident response efforts and implementing corrective actions.

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