Staff Application Security Engineer

Meet Upside We created Upside to transform brick‑and‑mortar commerce. Our technology uses the sophistication of online retail—profit measurement, attribution, and incrementality—to provide users with more value on their everyday purchases and brick‑and‑mortar businesses with new, profitable customers. We’ve helped millions of users earn 2 to 3 times more cashback than any other product, and hundreds of thousands of brick‑and‑mortar businesses earn measurable profit. Billions of dollars in commerce run through the Upside platform every year, and that value goes directly back to our retailer partners, the consumers they serve, and important sustainability initiatives. The Impact You’ll Make You’ll report into the Director, Information Security and build relationships with technology stakeholders. You’ll leverage your knowledge of secure code practices and payment systems to identify and remediate application vulnerabilities. This individual contributor role will innovate for our AppSec team, increase our AppSec posture and enable our engineers to code safely. Innovate with AI and deliver security solutions to mitigate application vulnerabilities Run security code tests (SAST, SCA) and partner with engineers to remediate unsafe code Create threat models and engage technology teams to review and document risks Guide leadership on security architecture, design and best AppSec practices Train and upskill engineers on safe coding and vulnerability management Assist penetration testing initiatives and/or help manage bug bounties Support administration of AWS Control Tower and IAM provisioning Interact with the security community and keep aware of trends What You Should Have 6+ years of application or product security inclusive of reviewing Python code Experience with innovating and delivering solutions related to vulnerability management Deep knowledge of AWS and Lambda security architecture and AWS Control Tower Strong understanding and adoption of AI technologies Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering highly preferred Exceptional customer service and people skills Tools We Use Github Suite (Advanced Security, Actions, Copilot) Python Terraform AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SNS, SQS, IAM, VPCs ChatGPT Snowflake SQL Location This role offers location flexibility, however, if you’re based in the Washington, D.C., Austin, Chicago, or NYC metropolitan regions, in‑office attendance is required on a hybrid basis. Compensation The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $210,000–$230,000 + equity + benefits. The final starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1 Equity (ISOs) 401(k) program Family planning programs + paid parental leave Physical fitness and wellness memberships Emotional and mental health support programs Unlimited PTO + 10 paid federal holidays + our annual, week‑long Winter Break Flexible work environment Lunch reimbursement for in‑office employees Employee Resource Groups Learning and Development stipend Transparent culture Diversity And Inclusion Diversity drives innovation, and our differences make us stronger. We’re passionate about building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here! If there’s anything we can do to support a disability or special need during your application or interview process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Upside