Become a critical part of Thumbtack's Security Engineering team as an Application Security Engineer. Focus on integrating security into systems and workflows to drive innovation without compromising speed.
As an Application Security Engineer at Thumbtack, you will engage closely with Product and Engineering teams to prioritize and remediate security risks. Your role is essential for embedding security practices into architectural decisions and contributing to fast, innovative system designs. Collaborate across functions to ensure security evolves with AI features and growing data flows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own application security projects within defined scopes
- Identify and remediate application security risks
- Apply secure-by-default patterns in system designs
- Participate in security design reviews and threat modeling
- Contribute to incident response and post-incident analysis
Requirements:
- 4+ years in software engineering or application security
- Strong communication skills for diverse audiences
- Familiarity with application security techniques and practices
- Ownership mindset and independent execution ability
- Experience with OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices
Leverage your expertise to drive security innovation at Thumbtack while fostering technical agility.
Application Security Engineer at Thumbtack in Ottawa employer: Thumbtack
At Thumbtack, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology, contributing to cutting-edge AI-assisted design systems while enjoying comprehensive benefits and ample opportunities for professional growth. Located in a vibrant tech hub, our team is dedicated to creating meaningful solutions that enhance both user experience and developer efficiency.
