Senior Application Security Engineer

Branch

Get your users where you want them. Build seamless experiences and measure campaign ROI with Branch's deep linking and mobile attribution.

At Branch, we’re transforming how brands and users interact across digital platforms. Our mobile marketing and deep linking solutions are trusted to deliver seamless experiences that increase ROI, decrease wasted spend, and eliminate siloed attribution. Our Branch team consists of smart, humble, and collaborative people who value ownership over all. Everything we do is centered around creating a great product, team, and company that lives and breathes our motto: Build Together, Grow Together, Win Together.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Security Engineer reporting directly to the Head of Security. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong technical skills, experience with application security, and ability to collaborate with the Engineering team. This position will have a significant impact on maturing our SDLC and implementing security best practices. This important role will help develop and implement the security champions program within our Engineering organization and drive security maturity across the organization.

As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you’ll get to:

• Work with the engineering team to assess current secure SDLC processes and make recommendations on security best practices.
• Collaborate with the security team on developing and implementing the Security Champions program.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in AppSec, DAST, SAST, SCA/SBOM, OWASP Top 10, API Security and other relevant areas.
• Identify tools for code scanning and work with Engineers on procedures for code testing.
• Respond to vulnerabilities from our bug bounty program and drive remediation with Engineering teams.
• Work with Engineering and Product teams on identity and access management to systems and tools to ensure principle of least privilege.
• Assist with the sales enablement process and participate on customer calls to address remediation efforts.
• Participate in compliance efforts such as SOC2, ISO, and HIPAA/HITRUST audits.
• Educate the Engineering team on secure coding practices and procedures.

You’ll be a good fit if you have:

• At least 5+ years experience as a Security Engineer focusing on application security, infrastructure security, or security operations.
• Bachelor's / master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in the following domains: APIs Security, Vulnerability Scan, compliance and threat detection, OWASP Top 10 API Security, Web App Security, AppSec, SAST, DAST, and SCA (Software composition analysis).
• Experience with different enterprise components to publish and use APIs (e.g., API Gateways, Microservices, Cloud Components).
• Experience with Mobile application development and SDKs.
• Experience with security testing for server-side SDKs.
• Experience with API security testing, vulnerability scan and compliance reporting.
• Experience with OWASP Top 10 for Web App & APIs.
• Experience with OpenAPI, and other common formats for organizing and functionally testing REST APIs.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills – capable of explaining complex requirements in simple words.
• Comfortable with conflicts and capable of influencing cross-functional teams.
• Any programming or integration experience in the past will be highly beneficial.

Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge or experience with deep linking technologies.
• Experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as NIST, SOC2, ISO, PCI, and HIPAA.

This role does not qualify for US visa support.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimated compensation range for this role: the estimated pay range for this role, if based in Colorado, is $165,000 - $210,000.

Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado only. Compensation for candidates outside of Colorado will be based on the candidate’s specific work location.

Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location and may be more or less than the amount shown above.

This role is not eligible for remote work in any other location. Branch is not open to supporting relocation at this time.

This role requires working with healthcare clients and may necessitate additional background checks during employment. All background checks will be conducted in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Any offer of employment (including continued employment) will be contingent upon your consent to such background checks and satisfactory verification of the same.

The salary range provided represents base compensation and does not include potential equity, which is available for qualifying positions. Branch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k), and other benefits, for qualified employees. For detailed information on the benefits specific to your position, please consult with your recruiter.

Branch is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you think you'd be a good fit for this role, we'd love for you to apply! At Branch, we strive to create an inclusive culture that encourages people from all walks of life to bring their unique, diverse perspectives to work. We aim every day to build an environment that empowers us all to do the best work of our careers, and we can't wait to show you what we have to offer!

A little bit about us:

Branch is the leading provider of engagement and performance mobile SaaS solutions for growth-focused teams, trusted to maximize the value of their evolving digital strategies. The Branch platform provides a seamless experience across paid and organic, on all channels and platforms, online and offline, to eliminate friction and drive valuable action at the moments of highest intent. With Branch, businesses gain accurate mobile measurement and insights into user interactions, enabling them to drive conversions, engagement, and more intelligent marketing spend.

Branch is an award-winning employer headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. World-class brands like Instacart, Western Union, NBCUniversal, Zocdoc and Sephora acquire users, retain customers and drive more conversions with Branch.