Senior Security Software Engineer, Applications
BetterHelp
•$130,000 - $185,000•Hybrid
About The Position
BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy service, aiming to make mental health care more accessible. As a Senior Security Software Engineer on the Application Security Team, you will join a diverse group of professionals dedicated to improving mental health access. The company emphasizes employee well-being and professional development, offering opportunities for individual growth and impact within a supportive community.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in web application security
- Strong experience with code review, security reviews, security architecture, pentesting, and bug bounty programs
- Experience working in full-stack projects
- Experience with discovering and fixing common web security vulnerabilities
- Experience using web application pentesting tools (e.g. Burp Suite)
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, VPNs)
- Able to explain complex ideas either verbally or in writing to a mixture of audiences
- Knowledge and understanding of the OWASP Top 10
- Experience creating security automations with GitHub Actions or other methods
Nice To Haves
- Experience coding in PHP and working with React/Next.js
- Experience using scripting, using regex, and writing bash scripts
- Experience with applications deployed in AWS & Kubernetes
- Awareness of AI and LLMs, and how they are used in consumer products
- Experience using AI and LLMs in security research
- Experience with threat modeling
Responsibilities
- Work with a nimble passionate security team, collaborating with development and product.
- Conduct vulnerability triage: handle internal and external vulnerability reports, and more importantly: go beyond investigating and write fixes yourself.
- Review code and help make decisions about secure coding decisions.
- Review new product features to ensure they are designed with security in mind
- Collaborate with other developers and teams for long term security success.
- Code solutions for preventative measures and generating alerts.
- Use your detective work to get to the AH-HA! moment when you find and replicate the root cause of an issue and figure out how to fix it.
- Care and be involved in our product, mission, and success - way beyond checking off tasks.
Benefits
- Remote work with regular in-person bonding experiences sponsored by the company
- Competitive compensation
- Holistic perks program (including free therapy, employee wellness, and more)
- Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
- The chance to build something that changes lives – and that people love
- Any piece of hardware or software that will make you happy and productive
- An awesome community of co-workers
- Performance bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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