MidGrowing growth
Application Security Engineer
Secure code before it reaches production
$115,000 – $190,000/yrEmbed security into the SDLC through code review, tooling, and developer education.
Highlights
Common tasks
Run SAST/DAST scans, review pull requests for security issues, and build security linting.
Potential downsides
Developer friction when blocking releases, false positives from tools, and limited headcount.
Skills
CodingProblem solvingSystems thinkingData analysis
Interests
TechnologyBuilding productsScience
Industries
Tech
Work style
TechnicalAnalyticalCollaborative
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