Senior Product Security Engineer II
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Product Security Engineer II to join our Security Engineering team. This role is responsible for researching, developing, and conducting offensive security techniques for Instacart's suite of products. The ideal candidate will have a breaker mindset and the ability to scale the discovery of security defects and anti-patterns to mature the security posture of Instacart product lines. The security team at Instacart ensures the security and privacy of our products and the company as a whole, believing that a combination of tools and engineering expertise can secure our assets without hindering productivity. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.
Requirements
- 37+ years of experience in Security Engineering or Penetration Testing, demonstrating a strong grasp of product security concepts and principles
- Experience in mobile app penetration testing, AI security testing or cloud penetration testing
- Experience with threat modeling, security assessments, product security concepts, and security architecture reviews
- An ability to make data-driven decisions & prioritize initiatives that improve key security metrics
- An ability to balance a sense of urgency with shipping high-quality and pragmatic solutions
- Solid self-management and organizational skills
- In-depth knowledge of the best remediation techniques for different application vulnerabilities and the ability to explain them to product teams
- An ability to create written work products and detailed technical documents to work effectively with cross-functional teams and drive alignment on security objectives and plans.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or related work experience
- Bug bounty research experience
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct offensive security operations / engagements for product and internal tools across Instacart.
- Deploy and operationalize a variety of open-source and commercially available security tools that can scale out and be maintained long term.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and product, to integrate security testing into their SDLC cycle.
- Share knowledge and mentor other team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Benefits
- New hire equity grant
- Annual refresh grants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
