X, The Moonshot Factory is seeking a Security Engineer, AppSec to join their team in Mountain View, CA. The role involves integrating security design principles into the product development lifecycle and implementing secure software architectures.
About the Role
As an Application Security Engineer, you will work across the Tapestry platform to design and implement secure-by-default software architectures. Your responsibilities include conducting architectural reviews, building security automation, and ensuring the integrity and availability of source code. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive secure coding practices and navigate complex security challenges.
About You
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience building enterprise-grade complex software systems with a focus on Application Security.
Proficiency in at least one major language (Go, Java, or Python) to develop and deploy security tooling.
Experience with secure SDLC, including automated code analysis (SAST/DAST), secret scanning, and vulnerability management.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, and PMs to implement technical security controls.
Preferred:
Experience securing high-scale applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Knowledge of software-defined network defense and zero-trust security models.
Experience working in a startup/early-stage company with rapidly changing requirements.
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous PTO and flexible hybrid work model
401(k) with employer contribution
Professional development
The ability to work on important real-world problems within an Alphabet-backed environment
X, The Moonshot Factory
We create breakthrough technologies to help solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Born at Google, we got our start creating self-driving cars and smart glasses. Since then, we’ve continued to bring sci-fi ideas into reality.