BetterHelp · 16 hours ago
Security Engineer, Applications
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $160K/yrBetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service, committed to providing accessible mental health care. The Security Engineer will work with a passionate security team to enhance the maturity of the Application Security Team by identifying vulnerabilities, conducting code reviews, and collaborating with developers to ensure security in product features.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsInternetMental HealthTherapeuticsWellness
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
You will care and be involved in our product, mission, and success - way beyond checking off tasks
Qualification
Required
Experience working in full-stack projects
Experience with code review, security reviews, security architecture, pentesting, and bug bounty programs
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
Preferred
Previous experience developing applications
Experience with the LAMP/LEMP stack
Experience coding in PHP and working with ReactJS
Experience using scripting, using regex, and writing bash scripts
Experience with Docker containers
Knowledge of threat modeling
Knowledge of Terraform
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
Company
BetterHelp
BetterHelp is an online counseling platform that connects its members to licensed therapists.
Founded in 2013
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Jan Belke
Country Manager | DACH
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