Senior Security Engineer, Application Security
Description For Senior Security Engineer, Application Security
Trail of Bits, a leading cybersecurity company founded in 2012, is seeking a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Application Security. This role is part of their growing Software Assurance team, focusing on comprehensive security assessments of client applications, particularly in MacOS environments.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $230,000, along with extensive benefits including fully-paid insurance packages, 401(k) matching, and various stipends for professional development and remote work setup. As a remote-first company with over 100 employees globally, Trail of Bits emphasizes autonomy and trust in their work culture.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in MacOS security, with demonstrated ability in identifying and mitigating system-level vulnerabilities. Key responsibilities include conducting security assessments, developing custom security tools, performing architecture reviews, and contributing to the advancement of application security practices. Technical requirements include proficiency in Objective-C, Swift, Python, C++, Rust, and Go, along with strong debugging and reverse engineering skills.
What makes this role unique is the opportunity to work with industry-leading teams, contributing to both client projects and innovative research. The position offers collaboration with the Research & Engineering team on government-funded software security research, allowing you to advance the state of the art in security.
Trail of Bits stands out for its research-based approach to cybersecurity, helping secure some of the world's most targeted organizations. The company's commitment to democratizing security information through blogs, whitepapers, and open-source tools makes it an ideal place for security experts who want to make a significant impact in the field.
The company strongly values diversity and inclusion, actively seeking applicants with varied experiences and backgrounds. They provide equal employment opportunities and believe that diverse perspectives strengthen their team and lead to better outcomes. Whether you're interested in technical security assessments, tool development, or advancing security research, this role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of application security.
Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer, Application Security
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments across various platforms with deep expertise in MacOS applications
- Design and implement custom security tools for automated vulnerability detection
- Perform detailed architecture reviews and threat modeling of complex systems
- Work directly with industry-leading teams to review their code and architecture
- Contribute to the advancement of application security and develop new methodologies
Requirements For Senior Security Engineer, Application Security
- Extensive experience in MacOS security
- Track record of conducting technical security assessments
- Strong debugging and reverse engineering skills
- Strong knowledge of Objective-C and Swift
- Proficiency in Python, C++, Rust, and Go
- Ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts
Benefits For Senior Security Engineer, Application Security
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
- Fully company-paid insurance packages (health, dental, vision, disability, life)
- 401(k) plan with 5% match of base salary
- 20 days paid vacation
- 4 months parental leave
- $5,000 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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