Staff Product Security Engineer
WFA Digital Insight
Demand for skilled product security engineers has surged in recent years, with a 27% increase in job postings in the last quarter alone. As companies like Affirm prioritize security, professionals with expertise in threat modeling, secure coding practices, and cloud security are in high demand. With Affirm's commitment to making credit more honest and friendly, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the importance of programmatic security and the need for collaboration with cross-functional teams. With the right skills and experience, this could be a dream role for those passionate about security and product development.
Job Description
About the Role
The Staff Product Security Engineer position at Affirm is a critical component of the company's mission to make information security programmatic and cultural. As a key member of the security team, you will work closely with product and engineering teams to evaluate and influence product requirements, design, and implementation to improve the security of Affirm's products. This role entails day-to-day collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure security is integrated into every phase of the product development lifecycle.Affirm values information security as a critical part of its continued success, and this role plays a pivotal part in achieving that goal. The ideal candidate will have experience building and architecting software as part of a larger team and will work effectively with product and engineering teams to identify and mitigate security threats.
What You Will Do
- Partner with Affirm product teams to ensure that security is included in every phase of the product development lifecycle.
- Conduct threat modeling and architecture reviews to ensure threats are understood, documented, and mitigated.
- Review and analyze product source code to identify security vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for secure implementation.
- Seek out opportunities to automate processes when appropriate.
- Identify emerging classes of vulnerabilities and develop solutions for them before they become a problem.
- Assist product teams in the development of security-focused test cases to enforce security requirements.
- Advise product teams on business security requirements early in the product development lifecycle.
- Decompose large, cross-team projects into individual tasks, manage scope across teams, and drive toward project closure.
What We Are Looking For
- Deep understanding of web application architecture and design principles.
- Experience using modern software development and delivery techniques to develop cloud-based services, with preferred experience in Python, Kotlin, Java, AWS, and Azure.
- Knowledge of common security flaws and resolutions as published by OWASP, SANS, etc.
- Experience with PCI or other regulated environments.
- Experience conducting threat models for complex, distributed products using standard threat modeling techniques and methodologies.
- Experience with standard authentication mechanisms, including SAML and OAuth2.
- Understanding of continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and their security implications.
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud security platforms and services.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, etc.
- Experience with bug bounty programs and vulnerability disclosure policies.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly expanding company.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
- Comprehensive health insurance and benefits package.
- Generous parental leave policy.
- Employee stock options.
How to Stand Out
- Ensure your resume highlights specific examples of security vulnerabilities you've identified and mitigated in previous roles.
- Practice explaining complex security concepts in simple terms, as this will be crucial in your collaboration with non-technical teams.
- Familiarize yourself with Affirm's products and services to understand the security challenges they face and how you can contribute to solving them.
- Prepare to discuss your experience with threat modeling, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks during the interview process.
- Consider creating a personal project that demonstrates your security skills, such as a vulnerability scanner or a secure web application, to showcase your expertise.
- Be ready to provide specific examples of how you've automated security processes in the past and how you stay updated with the latest security threats and technologies.
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