Software Engineer, Application Security

Glean unifies search across all of a company's apps, helping users find exactly what they need and discover what they should know.
$185,000 - $280,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Software Engineer, Application Security

Glean, a venture-backed company supported by top-tier firms like Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins, is revolutionizing workplace search technology. Founded by experienced engineers from Google and Meta, Glean is addressing the critical challenge of efficient information discovery in professional settings. They're seeking an Application Security Engineer to lead their vulnerability management initiatives and ensure robust security across their technology stack.

The role combines technical security expertise with leadership responsibilities, focusing on protecting the entire software infrastructure from known vulnerabilities (CVEs). The position requires deep knowledge of security tools, practices, and modern development workflows, including CI/CD integration, container security, and cloud-native architectures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact in a growing company. The role offers a competitive salary range of $185,000 - $280,000, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work environment in Palo Alto. The company emphasizes both technical excellence and collaborative culture, making it ideal for someone who can balance security requirements with business needs.

Working at Glean means joining a diverse, innovative team that's tackling meaningful challenges in enterprise search and knowledge management. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401k, and various stipends for education and wellness.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Application Security

  • Own and lead the vulnerability management lifecycle
  • Implement and manage secure base OS images
  • Continuously scan, monitor, and patch OSS dependencies
  • Research and evaluate trusted open-source security solutions
  • Integrate SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning tools into CI/CD pipeline
  • Define and maintain best practices for secure coding
  • Develop automated security validation tests
  • Lead the adoption and develop custom security solutions
  • Provide security guidance, training, and mentorship

Requirements For Software Engineer, Application Security

Python
Java
Go
  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in application security and vulnerability management
  • Deep understanding of software security vulnerabilities
  • Experience with SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and vulnerability management tools
  • Strong familiarity with package managers and securing open-source dependencies
  • Coding experience in languages such as Go, Python, Java, or C++
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native security best practices
  • Knowledge of container security, Kubernetes security, and microservices architectures
  • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives

Benefits For Software Engineer, Application Security

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Education Budget
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, Vision and Dental coverage
  • Flexible work environment and time-off policy
  • 401k
  • Company events
  • Home office improvement stipend
  • Annual education stipend
  • Wellness stipend
  • Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily

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