Application Security Engineer

Open Dealer Exchange•Southfield, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Open Dealer Exchange (ODE) is seeking an Application Security Engineer to support its workforce at its headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. The engineer will serve as a security liaison to development and business teams, triaging and prioritizing findings from application security tooling across the company’s product lines. The role calls for experience with application security concepts, vulnerability triage, and secure software development practices. ODE offers a hybrid work model and a compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
2 to 4 years of related work experience in application security, software development, or a related technical field.
Experience triaging and prioritizing software vulnerabilities based on business risk and impact.
Experience working within a software development lifecycle (SDLC) environment.
Ability to communicate technical security findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with application security tooling.
Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
Experience with cloud environments; Azure preferred.
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with developers and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary security point of contact for development and business teams, translating security findings into clear, actionable guidance.
Validate, prioritize, and escalate application security tooling findings based on business risk and impact.
Own application security tooling policy and rule tuning across product lines.
Partner with development teams to track vulnerabilities through to resolution.
Step into development work to help resolve critical security issues during emergencies, such as zero-day vulnerabilities or active incidents.
Participate in security reviews of user stories and development work as part of the standard review process.
Help author and maintain technical security standards that translate policy into practical guidance for developers.
Use AI and automation to scale security operations and improve efficiency.