Senior Security Engineer, Application Security ID- 9627

Description For Senior Security Engineer, Application Security
Trail of Bits is a leading cybersecurity company founded in 2012, specializing in securing high-profile organizations and devices through innovative research and practical solutions. As a Senior Security Engineer in Application Security, you'll join their Software Assurance practice, conducting comprehensive security assessments of client software with a focus on low-level code analysis.

Your role will involve analyzing vulnerabilities in application code, automating security misconfigurations detection, assessing privilege escalation capabilities, and reviewing security boundaries in complex systems. You'll work alongside other security engineers on client projects while building impactful tools, bridging Vulnerability Research and Application Security.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000, plus comprehensive benefits including fully-paid insurance, 401(k) with 5% match, and generous vacation time. The remote-first culture promotes work-life balance and professional growth through various stipends and learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in software security, strong programming skills across multiple languages, and the ability to communicate complex security concepts effectively. This role presents an opportunity to work with industry-leading teams, contribute to cutting-edge security research, and make a significant impact in the cybersecurity field.

Last updated 15 days ago


Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer, Application Security
Conduct comprehensive low-level code security assessments
Design and implement custom security tools for automated vulnerability detection
Perform detailed architecture reviews and threat modeling
Work directly with industry-leading teams to review application infrastructure
Contribute to the advancement of application security research
Requirements For Senior Security Engineer, Application Security
Python


JavaScript
TypeScript
Rust
Go

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Extensive experience in software security
Track record of conducting technical security assessments
Deep understanding of system internals and security boundaries
Strong knowledge of multiple programming languages (Python, Ruby, JavaScript/TypeScript, C, C++, Rust, Go)
Ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts
Benefits For Senior Security Engineer, Application Security
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave


Relocation Benefits

Education Budget
Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
Fully company-paid insurance packages (health, dental, vision, disability, life)
401(k) plan with 5% match
20 days paid vacation
4 months parental leave
$10,000 relocation assistance to NYC
$1,000 Working-from-Home stipend
$750 annual Learning & Development stipend
Company-sponsored team celebrations
Philanthropic contribution matching up to $2,000 annually

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