Security Engineer - Offensive Security
Core
Simulate real-world adversary tactics to uncover security risks across Stripe's financial infrastructure via penetration testing and red team operations.
Role type
Senior IC offensive security engineer (red team)
Builds
Custom offensive tooling, automation frameworks, and internal platforms for scalable security assessments
Domain
Financial services / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Penetration testing, red teaming, Python/Go programming, cloud security (AWS/GCP/Azure), adversary tradecraft, exploit development, tool automation
Preferred skills
Fintech security experience, vulnerability research, purple team operations, log analysis, AI/LLM security testing
Technologies
Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Mythic, Sliver, BloodHound, MITRE ATT&CK, Splunk, Databricks, PySpark, osquery
Responsibilities
Conduct penetration tests across web apps, APIs, cloud, and mobile; execute red team engagements; perform assumed-breach assessments; partner with defensive teams to validate controls; develop offensive tools and automation; produce actionable risk reports; mentor junior members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC