Senior Security Software Engineer, Applications

Role Description

As a Senior Security Software Engineer (Application Security Team) at BetterHelp, you’ll join a diverse team of licensed clinicians, engineers, product pros, creatives, marketers, and business leaders who share a passion for expanding access to therapy. We are looking for a motivated Application Security Engineer who is looking to help build the maturity of our Application Security Team while growing their own security skill set. Our team prioritizes the full lifecycle of security triage:

• Identifying vulnerabilities
• Reproducing exploits
• Meticulous code analysis
• Crafting production-ready fixes

You will care and be involved in our product, mission, and success - way beyond checking off tasks.

What will you do?

• Work with a nimble passionate security team, collaborating with development and product.
• Conduct vulnerability triage: handle internal and external vulnerability reports, and write fixes yourself.
• Review code and help make decisions about secure coding decisions.
• Review new product features to ensure they are designed with security in mind.
• Collaborate with other developers and teams for long-term security success.
• Code solutions for preventative measures and generating alerts.
• Use your detective work to find and replicate the root cause of an issue and figure out how to fix it.

What will you NOT do?

• You will NOT worry about "runway", "cash left", or "how much time we have until the next round".
• You will NOT be confined to your "job".
• You will NOT be bogged down by office politics, ego, or bad attitude.
• You will NOT get yourself burned out. We believe in maintaining a sustainable work/life balance.

Can I work remotely?

Yes. We operate on PST and candidates in any time zone are welcome to apply. We ask employees to travel to our San Jose, CA office up to three times per year plus one company-wide offsite to collaborate in person and strengthen working relationships. Travel expenses are covered and reasonable accommodations are made for those under unique circumstances who cannot travel.

What technologies will you work with?

• Backend: PHP/Laravel, MySQL, Docker, AWS (SQS, ElastiCache, RDS)
• Frontend: React, Nextjs, Twig (php templates), Tailwind, jQuery, SCSS, HTML & CSS
• Tools: Static analysis tools (Semgrep, phpstan), DASTs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in web application security
• Strong experience with code review, security reviews, security architecture, pentesting, and bug bounty programs
• Experience working in full-stack projects
• Experience with discovering and fixing common web security vulnerabilities
• Experience using web application pentesting tools (e.g. Burp Suite)
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, VPNs)
• Able to explain complex ideas either verbally or in writing to a mixture of audiences
• Knowledge and understanding of the OWASP Top 10
• Experience creating security automations with GitHub Actions or other methods

Bonus (Great to have, but not required)

• Experience coding in PHP and working with React/Next.js
• Experience using scripting, using regex, and writing bash scripts
• Experience with applications deployed in AWS & Kubernetes
• Awareness of AI and LLMs, and how they are used in consumer products
• Experience using AI and LLMs in security research
• Experience with threat modeling

Benefits

• Remote work with regular in-person bonding experiences sponsored by the company
• Competitive compensation
• Holistic perks program (including free therapy, employee wellness, and more)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
• The chance to build something that changes lives – and that people love
• Any piece of hardware or software that will make you happy and productive
• An awesome community of co-workers

The base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $185,000. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and the extensive benefits listed here (subject to eligibility requirements).

At BetterHelp we thrive on difference and individuality, and as part of the Teladoc Health family, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.