Senior Software Engineer (Security) (Remote from US)
About The Position
In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain advanced security features for large-scale web platforms, ensuring resilience against emerging threats and protecting sensitive data. You will work closely with engineering and product teams to implement secure software practices, perform thorough testing, and contribute to the overall security architecture. This position offers the opportunity to influence the security posture of a widely used platform, participate in cross-functional projects, and mentor team members on secure coding and best practices. Operating in a remote-first, globally distributed team, you will balance technical innovation with operational excellence while fostering a collaborative and transparent engineering culture.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a focus on security
- Proficiency in PHP and JavaScript and experience working in modern codebases
- Strong understanding of secure software development, threat modeling, and application-level vulnerabilities
- Ability to break down complex projects into actionable tasks and create proofs of concept
- Experience explaining security issues, privacy risks, and mitigation strategies to non-technical stakeholders
- Comfort working in a remote, distributed team environment
Nice To Haves
- experience with bot detection, CAPTCHA, security countermeasures, MediaWiki, open-source contributions, and secure design patterns
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deliver security features and enhancements for web platforms
- Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure safe architectural and implementation decisions
- Lead by example in code review, decision-making, and team culture, fostering transparency, empathy, and collaboration
- Develop, review, and deploy security solutions implemented by the team and community contributors
- Maintain security-critical components, address technical debt, and perform security maintenance
- Provide support during application security incidents and operational challenges
- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers on secure development practices
Benefits
- Competitive, location-adjusted compensation
- Flexible remote work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and learning specialist security skills
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
- Supportive resources for personal and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
