Staff Application Security Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Application Security Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space. This role will lead work at the intersection of data, AI-enabled capabilities, and scalable technology delivery. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a Telecommunications & Hardware environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $172,000 – $233,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the AppSec/DevSecOps program roadmap across engineering
• Design, build, and maintain DevSecOps tooling in Kubernetes and GCP
• Lead the integration of security into CI/CD pipelines
• Deliver capabilities that reduce developer cognitive load and risk
• Set security architecture direction for AI/ML workflows
• Partner with CorpSec on security and compliance initiatives
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers
• Participate in shared on-call rotation for production support
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Security Engineering, DevSecOps, SRE, or related roles
• Expertise in securing Kubernetes environments and supply chain protections
• Strong experience with AppSec tooling integrated into CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of attacker tactics and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
• Proficiency in cloud services, especially GCP, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools
• Scripting skills in languages like Python or Bash
• Strong communication skills and ability to balance security practices with developer needs
  
  

Benefits

• Equity and bonus eligibility
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Parental leave and mental health benefits
• Flexible PTO policy
• Professional development stipend for continuous learning
  
  

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.