AlphaSense · 10 hours ago
Senior Application Security Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$157K/yr - $216K/yr
5+ years expAlphaSense is a leading provider of AI-driven market intelligence solutions, helping companies make informed decisions. The Senior Application Security Engineer will be responsible for securing AlphaSense's cloud-based SaaS products by embedding security best practices into the software development lifecycle and enhancing automation across CI/CD processes.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningMarket ResearchSaaSSearch Engine
Responsibilities
Lead application security initiatives across all SaaS products and microservices
Conduct threat modeling, architecture reviews, and secure code assessments for both backend and frontend systems
Implement and manage security automation in CI/CD, integrating SAST, DAST, SCA, and container image scanning tools
Collaborate with engineering teams to triage, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across applications and containerized workloads
Drive AppSec awareness and training, developing secure coding practices and guidelines
Evaluate and deploy container security controls, ensuring images and orchestrators (Kubernetes, ECS, etc.) follow best practices
Support bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure programs and coordinate penetration testing
Stay ahead of emerging application and container threats, and recommend preventive controls aligned with OWASP and CIS benchmarks
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Application or Product Security, preferably in a SaaS or cloud-native environment
Strong understanding of web app and API security, microservices, and containerized architectures
Experience integrating security tooling into modern CI/CD workflows
Proficiency with SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, and container security platforms
Skilled in secure coding and code review for at least one major language (Python, Java, Go, JavaScript)
Familiarity with AWS security, Kubernetes security, and DevSecOps best practices
Preferred
Experience in data analytics or AI/ML product environments
Prior experience managing or integrating container runtime protection and supply chain security
Certifications such as OSWE, OSCP, CSSLP, AWS Security Specialty, or CISSP
Benefits
Performance-based bonus
Equity
Generous benefits program
Company
AlphaSense
AlphaSense is a platform harnessing AI to deliver insights, helping professionals make informed, impactful decisions. It is a sub-organization of AlphaSense.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.42BKey Investors
BondCapitalGBlackRock
2024-06-11Series F· $650M
2023-09-28Series E· $150M
2023-04-11Series D· $100M
Leadership Team
Jack Kokko
Founder and CEO
Joe Hill
CFO
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