Senior Application Security Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong value tied to a competitive salary range and crucial security responsibilities in a fast-evolving sector.
- Competitive salary: $159,000–$203,000/year
- Key role in shaping application security practices
- Engagement with both offensive and defensive security assessments
- Requires solid experience in security protocols and tools
Pros
- Salary range ($159,000–$203,000/year) is appealing for security roles in tech companies
- Opportunity to lead security initiatives in a financial technology setting
- Challenging and varied responsibilities including red and blue team activities
Cons
- High responsibility may lead to increased stress
- Requires extensive knowledge of security practices and tools
- Involvement in sensitive areas can demand high attention to detail and reporting
Who it's for
Mid-Senior • Hybrid / office-based
Good fit
- Mid-level security engineers with relevant experience
- Candidates interested in both offensive and defensive security approaches
- Professionals looking to push security boundaries in finance
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without a strong foundation in security
- Individuals who prefer non-technical roles
- Those not comfortable with pressure in security environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Altruist
Altruist is the modern custodian built exclusively for independent financial advisors that combines a self-clearing brokerage firm with intuitive software for account opening, trading, reporting, and billing — all in one streamlined solution. Financial advisors across the U.S. have partnered with Altruist to reduce costs, save time, grow their business, and provide better outcomes for their clients. Our mission is to make financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to everyone — but we can’t do it alone. We’re seeking exceptional talent to join our team. That’s where you come in!
If you’re passionate about challenging the status quo and making a meaningful impact in the financial advice industry, we’d love to meet you!
But first, our values
Kindness - Kindness doesn’t just equal niceness. We listen to understand. We embrace, and encourage healthy debate and diverse perspectives. We approach conflict openly, honestly, and respectfully.
Brilliance - Humility is the skill we’re most proud of and possessing a growth mindset is always top of mind. We take ownership in everything we touch; regularly using our unique superpowers to reach a common goal as a team. We succeed and fail as one.
Grit - When challenges arise, we stay laser focused on achieving our mission and finding a way forward, even when it’s hard. We are nimble and maintain a sense of urgency, swiftly adapting to change and overcoming obstacles.
The opportunity
Altruist is in the midst of an exciting phase and we’re excited to hire a Senior Application Security Engineer to join our growing Security team. Your expertise will ensure our products are secure.
Your impact
- The role is a mix of both red team and blue team – so you’ll be able to improve security defenses and offensively test Altruist’s security.
- On the Blue Team side:
- Educate and train development teams on secure coding practices and emerging security threats.
- Perform technical security assessments and code reviews.
- Engage in threat modeling to anticipate potential security threats and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- On the Red Team side:
- Pentest the Altruist web application, infrastructure, Android application and iOS application.
- Run bug bounty programs and pentesting engagements.
What you bring
- Experience - 4+ years of experience working as an Application/Product Security Engineer:
- Experience running bug bounty programs, including triage and assessment
- Experience in running pentests with third party security firms
- Extensive experience with security assessments, security design reviews, or threat modeling.
- Experience with tools such as Burp Suite
- Strong ability to work independently
- Education - A B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Information Security or relevant experience
- Technical aptitude - You’re technologically savvy and can easily get up to speed on modern tech stacks (i.e., Java, Spring, Terraform, Kubernetes, etc.)
- Ownership - The pride you put into every aspect of your work is unparalleled and undeniable
- Superb communication - Intentional dialogue is a superpower. You listen as well as you share your perspective with others.
- Resilience - We’re inspired by your unwavering determination to achieve success, no matter the adversity you face along the way.
- Assurance - Your confidence is brilliant, yet ego-less. You possess a strong knowledge base, the ability to discover the unknown, and are open to differing perspectives.
- Creative problem solving - Identifying the problem is simply not enough. You’re instinctually creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks.
- Bonus points if you bring -
- Experience working in regulated environments
What we bring
Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture we’ve built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape. Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best.
- A hybrid work schedule for most positions to promote strong, in-person collaboration and a healthy work-life-balance.
- Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity.
- Competitive pay, as well as equity for eligible positions
- Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401k savings plan with matching contributions and immediate vesting
- Generous paid parental leave
- Professional growth and development opportunities including an employee mobility program and an annual L&D budget allocation for each employee
- Physical and emotional wellness programs that nurture both your mind and body
- Company perks program (includes discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, entertainment and travel, etc.)
- Financial guidance program (includes counseling on navigating debt, tracking personal spend, saving and planning goals, home-purchasing preparedness, etc.)
Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package along with equity in the form of Stock Options (ISOs) for eligible roles. For salaried positions, a salary offer will be determined by a number of factors including experience, skill level, internal pay equity, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs regularly to ensure fair, equitable, and competitive pay. At Altruist, we are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation by leveraging market data to inform our pay bands. Base salaries will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the year, typically in conjunction with performance review cycles. By evaluating compensation on a regular basis, we are able to reward high performance and ensure all employees have opportunities for growth.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Altruist we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
