Remote Web App Security Engineer

Join the Mission to Build Safer Digital Frontiers

Imagine this: a fast-moving, innovation-led tech ecosystem where ideas are born, tested, and deployed at a breakneck pace—all while balancing on the razor-thin edge of cybersecurity. That's where we live. As a fully remote, globally distributed team of engineers, creatives, and thinkers, we aren't just building software—we're constructing a secure digital future. And now, we're looking for a sharp, inventive, and passionate Web App Security Engineer to help protect that future.

Why This Role Matters

In an era where cyberattacks evolve faster than we blink, web application security isn’t just important—it's the foundation of user trust. You’ll be instrumental in shaping, securing, evolving, testing, and reinforcing web-based systems that serve millions worldwide. From taming misconfigured firewalls to slapping patches on zero-day vulnerabilities before they even get named, your touch will keep the chaos at bay.

Our Culture: Curious Minds, Bold Ideas

We believe creativity isn't just for artists. Here, our security engineers think like hackers, dream like architects, and act like problem-solving ninjas. We embrace experimentation, honor curiosity, and give our team members space to break things—safely—so we can learn how to fix them better.

Key Responsibilities

Core Duties

• Architect and implement security layers into our web applications from the ground up.
• Perform proactive threat modeling and vulnerability assessments on existing codebases.
• Collaborate with product and development teams to embed security thinking early in the design lifecycle.

Ethical Testing & Incident Management

• Utilize ethical hacking and penetration testing tools to identify risks before malicious actors can.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats proactively and propose strategic mitigation solutions.
• Conduct regular code reviews, audits, and red-teaming sessions.
• Lead incident response and postmortem investigations with a calm, composed approach.

Tools and Technology Landscape

Development & Frameworks

• Web frameworks: React, Django, Node.js

Security Tools

• Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit

DevOps and Cloud

• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP

Monitoring and Analysis

• ELK stack, Sentry, Splunk
• Static code analysis: SonarQube, CodeQL
• Encryption standards and SSL/TLS management

Work Environment and Flexibility

Remote Setup

Whether your office view is a bamboo forest in Bali or your cat climbing your bookshelf, this is a fully remote role. We operate asynchronously, respect deep work, and believe in outcomes over hours. You have the flexibility to structure your day in a way that suits you best.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

Must-Have Skills

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in application security or secure software engineering
• Expertise in identifying and mitigating web-based threats (e.g., XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection)
• Familiarity with common security standards such as OWASP Top 10 and NIST
• A solid understanding of web architecture and front-end/back-end interactions
• The ability to explain complex security flaws to non-tech stakeholders without jargon

Bonus Skills

• Experience with open-source security tools or bug bounty programs

Benefits and Perks

Compensation and Wellness

• 💸 Competitive annual salary of $121,473
• 🧘 Wellness stipends for gym, mental health apps, and more
• 🌍 Remote-first setup with home office allowance

Learning and Time Off

• 📚 Personal development budget for certifications, training, or hacking labs
• 🏖 Unlimited vacation policy because rest fuels innovation

Culture and Inclusion

• 🤝 Inclusion-first culture that celebrates diverse thought, backgrounds, and humor

Career Development and Growth

We're not looking for someone who wants to stand still. If you're dreaming of being a future CISO, leading global security projects, or starting your own infosec think tank someday, you’re in the right place. We'll fuel your journey with mentorship, stretch assignments, and boundless curiosity.

Qualities That Set You Apart

• You have a hacker's intuition with a builder's discipline.
• You're relentless in pursuit of root causes.
• You embrace ambiguity and can pivot gracefully.
• You believe security is everyone's job, and you empower others to take it seriously.

Call to Action

If you’re itching to solve tough challenges, build meaningful systems, and keep the digital world a little safer, hit that apply button. The role isn’t just a seat to fill—it’s a launchpad for your most exciting career chapter yet.

Apply now and turn your passion for security into a global impact.