Senior Application Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering teams (mobile, frontend, backend) to execute threat modeling, perform security assessments, and design secure libraries that bolster the security of Yelp’s applications and services.

• Create and implement services focused on login and account security tailored for Yelp’s website and mobile applications.

• Assist in security incident response and engage in the team’s operational tasks, including evaluating bug bounty submissions and vulnerability reports from internal security tools.

• Develop automated solutions to identify and mitigate potential security threats within Yelp’s applications and services.

• Promote security best practices and policies to be integrated into the software development lifecycle.

• Be a collaborative team member who embodies Yelp Values and flourishes in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of experience in software engineering with a focus on application security.

• Strong knowledge of web application security, mobile security, APIs, and cloud security.

• Familiarity with common vulnerabilities, specifically the OWASP Top 10.

• Proficiency in a modern programming language of your choice (Python, Java, JavaScript - React, Swift, and/or Objective-C).

• Experience in security research and penetration testing is a plus.

• Ability to read and navigate through unfamiliar codebases with ease.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension scheme, and an optional employee stock purchase plan.

• 25 days of paid vacation (increasing to 29 with tenure), plus one floating holiday.

• Monthly reimbursement of €150 to assist with remote working expenses.

• €86 caregiver reimbursement to support dependent care for families.

• Private health insurance that includes dental and vision coverage.

• Flexible working hours and designated meeting-free Wednesdays.

• Regular 3-day Hackathons, bi-weekly learning groups, and productivity spending to foster and support your career advancement.

• Opportunities to take part in digital events and conferences.

• Monthly allowance of €86 for qualifying wellness expenses.

• Quarterly team offsite events.