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.