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Staff Application Security Engineer

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upside logoUpside · Washington, DC
$210K–$230K/yrFull-timeRemote3mo ago
AccessibilityAWSDynamoDBGitHubIAMInformation Security
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#LI-Hybrid#LI-NE1Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1Equity (ISOs)401(k) programFamily planning programs + paid parental leavePhysical fitness and wellness membershipsEmotional and mental health support programsUnlimited PTO + 10 paid federal holidays + our annual, week-long Winter BreakFlexible work environmentLunch reimbursement for in-office employeesEmployee Resource GroupsLearning and Development stipendTransparent cultureAmazing mission!Diversity and Inclusion:If there's anything we can do to support a disability or special need during your application or interview process, please email accommodations@upside.com.This email is for accessibility accommodations only, it should not be used to submit job applications.Notice To Recruiters And Placement Agencies:This is an in-house search with a dedicated recruiter. Please do not submit resumes to any person or email address at Upside. Upside is not liable for, and will not pay, placement fees for candidates submitted by any party or agency other than its approved recruitment partners.Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave

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Meet Upside: We created Upside to transform brick-and-mortar commerce. Our technology uses the sophistication of online retail-profit measurement, attribution, and incrementality-to provide users with more value on their everyday purchases and brick-and-mortar businesses with new, profitable customers. We've helped millions of users earn 2 to 3 times more cashback than any other product, and hundreds of thousands of brick-and-mortar businesses earn measurable profit. Billions of dollars in commerce run through the Upside platform every year, and that value goes directly back to our retailer partners, the consumers they serve, and important sustainability initiatives. The Impact You'll Make: You'll report into the Director, Information Security and build relationships with technology stakeholders. You'll leverage your knowledge of secure code practices and payment systems to identify and remediate application vulnerabilities. This individual contributor role will innovate for our AppSec team, increase our AppSec posture and enable our engineers to code safely. Innovate with AI and deliver security solutions to mitigate application vulnerabilities Run security code tests (SAST, SCA) and partner with engineers to remediate unsafe code Create threat models and engage technology teams to review and document risks Guide leadership on security architecture, design and best AppSec practices Train and upskill engineers on safe coding and vulnerability management Assist penetration testing initiatives and/or help manage bug bounties Support administration of AWS Control Tower and IAM provisioning Interact with the security community and keep aware of trends What You Should Have: 6+ years of application or product security inclusive of reviewing Python code Experience with innovating and delivering solutions related to vulnerability management Deep knowledge of AWS and Lambda security architecture and AWS Control Tower Strong understanding and adoption of AI technologies Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering highly preferred Exceptional customer service and people skills Tools We Use: Github Suite (Advanced Security, Actions, Copilot) Python Terraform AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SNS, SQS, IAM, VPCs ChatGPT Snowflake SQL Location: This role offers location flexibility, however, if you're based in the Washington, D.C., Austin, Chicago, or NYC metropolitan regions, in-office attendance is required on a hybrid basis.


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