Experienced Security Engineer
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About WorkOS ๐
WorkOS is a developer platform that helps make apps enterprise-ready. We build tools and services for developers to help them implement features like Single Sign-On, Directory Sync, Multi-Factor Auth, and Audit Logs. We're a fully-distributed team with employees across US and EU time zones. We're well-funded, having raised an $80M Series B. Our fast growing customer base includes hundreds of rapidly growing SaaS companies like Webflow, Vercel, Brex, PlanetScale, Loom, and Drata.
About the role ๐ญ
Weโre growing rapidly and expanding our team of full-stack engineers. With this role, weโre looking for someone to build out security related product features in areas around anti-abuse, rate limiting and account takeover detection. We are open to candidates who have built security features or product features for a company in the security domain.
Successful candidates will love staying up to date on the latest in cloud product security, authentication and identity domains.
Responsibilities โ๏ธ
Design, develop, and implement security features and enhancements for our software products.
Scope projects and document decisions with a developer-focused in mind
Understand market needs and map decisions to strategy
Debug user issues and adapt products to remove points of friction
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure security best practices
Work directly with leadership on greenfield ideas
Help recruit and assess future engineering team members
Qualifications ๐
5+ years of industry software development experience
Intellectually curious, independently driven, and passionate about great products
Expert-level skill in at least one programming language and familiarity with others
Familiarity with security principles, practices, and technologies.
Knowledge of web application security, network security, and authentication mechanisms.
Understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)
Our stack is TypeScript, React, and Postgres (bonus points if you are familiar with these, but it's not required)
A growth mindset, high emotional intelligence, and strong communication skills
Bonus: Experienced in B2B SaaS, developer tools, or a related industry
The annual US base salary falls within the range of $150,000 to $250,000. This range does not encompass the full spectrum of benefits such as equity, health insurance, vacation time, and paid parental leave. Final compensation will be determined considering various factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications.
Benefits (US Only) ๐
At WorkOS, we offer resources that emphasize personal and familial well-being. We offer healthcare coverage for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision. We offer parental leave, paid-time off and fully remote working arrangements.
Benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Substantial equity grants
- Healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision) for you and your family
- 401k matching
- Wellness and fitness monthly allowances
- PTO + paid holidays + unlimited sick leave
- Autonomy and flexibility with remote work
Equal Opportunity Employer
WorkOS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.
About the job
Experienced Security Engineer
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Development jobs
About WorkOS ๐
WorkOS is a developer platform that helps make apps enterprise-ready. We build tools and services for developers to help them implement features like Single Sign-On, Directory Sync, Multi-Factor Auth, and Audit Logs. We're a fully-distributed team with employees across US and EU time zones. We're well-funded, having raised an $80M Series B. Our fast growing customer base includes hundreds of rapidly growing SaaS companies like Webflow, Vercel, Brex, PlanetScale, Loom, and Drata.
About the role ๐ญ
Weโre growing rapidly and expanding our team of full-stack engineers. With this role, weโre looking for someone to build out security related product features in areas around anti-abuse, rate limiting and account takeover detection. We are open to candidates who have built security features or product features for a company in the security domain.
Successful candidates will love staying up to date on the latest in cloud product security, authentication and identity domains.
Responsibilities โ๏ธ
Design, develop, and implement security features and enhancements for our software products.
Scope projects and document decisions with a developer-focused in mind
Understand market needs and map decisions to strategy
Debug user issues and adapt products to remove points of friction
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure security best practices
Work directly with leadership on greenfield ideas
Help recruit and assess future engineering team members
Qualifications ๐
5+ years of industry software development experience
Intellectually curious, independently driven, and passionate about great products
Expert-level skill in at least one programming language and familiarity with others
Familiarity with security principles, practices, and technologies.
Knowledge of web application security, network security, and authentication mechanisms.
Understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)
Our stack is TypeScript, React, and Postgres (bonus points if you are familiar with these, but it's not required)
A growth mindset, high emotional intelligence, and strong communication skills
Bonus: Experienced in B2B SaaS, developer tools, or a related industry
The annual US base salary falls within the range of $150,000 to $250,000. This range does not encompass the full spectrum of benefits such as equity, health insurance, vacation time, and paid parental leave. Final compensation will be determined considering various factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications.
Benefits (US Only) ๐
At WorkOS, we offer resources that emphasize personal and familial well-being. We offer healthcare coverage for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision. We offer parental leave, paid-time off and fully remote working arrangements.
Benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Substantial equity grants
- Healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision) for you and your family
- 401k matching
- Wellness and fitness monthly allowances
- PTO + paid holidays + unlimited sick leave
- Autonomy and flexibility with remote work
Equal Opportunity Employer
WorkOS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.