Senior Product Security Engineer II

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Overview

About the Role - You will be a key member of the Security Engineering team that is tasked with researching, developing, and conducting offensive security techniques for a suite of Instacart products. We are looking for a breaker mindset security engineer who can scale out the discovery of security defects and anti-patterns to mature the security posture of Instacart product lines..

About the Team -The security team at Instacart is tasked with ensuring the security and privacy of Instacart’s suite of products and the company as a whole. We believe that with the right mixture of tools and engineering prowess, we can secure our most important assets without negatively impacting productivity. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where continuous learning and growth are encouraged.

About the Job

Design and conduct offensive security operations / engagements for product and internal tools across Instacart. Deploy and operationalize a variety of open-source and commercially available security tools that can scale out and be maintained long term. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and product, to integrate security testing into their SDLC cycle. Share knowledge and mentor other team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth..

About You

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of experience in Security Engineering or Penetration Testing, demonstrating a strong grasp of product security concepts and principles

Experience in mobile app penetration testing, AI security testing or cloud penetration testing

Experience with threat modeling, security assessments, product security concepts, and security architecture reviews

An ability to make data-driven decisions & prioritize initiatives that improve key security metrics

An ability to balance a sense of urgency with shipping high-quality and pragmatic solutions

Solid self-management and organizational skills

In-depth knowledge of the best remediation techniques for different application vulnerabilities and the ability to explain them to product teams

An ability to create written work products and detailed technical documents to work effectively with cross-functional teams and drive alignment on security objectives and plans.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or related work experience

Bug bounty research experience

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