CareerPlan

Staff security engineer, application security

New York City, NYFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Building security foundations for AI systems, securing LLM architectures, and embedding security into developer workflows for enterprise AI applications.

Role type

Staff application security engineer (AI/ML domain)

Builds

Secure AI platforms, automated security controls, and developer security tooling

Domain

Enterprise AI / Generative AI / Application Security

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Application security engineering, threat modeling, secure architecture design, SAST/DAST implementation, DevSecOps, code review across multiple languages, AI/ML security research

Preferred skills

Experience in fast-growing startups, developer experience (DX) optimization, automation mindset

Technologies

Python, Java, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, SAST/DAST tools, CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

Conduct threat modeling for LLM architectures, own application security program (SAST/DAST in CI/CD), partner on secure coding standards, lead penetration testing, design data pipeline security controls, research emerging AI/ML threats

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence