{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d9f0bd19ac9022b67158c3b6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d9f0bd19ac9022b67158c3b6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d9f0bd19ac9022b67158c3b6","title":"Application Security Engineer","description":"About Virtru:\nWhile the rest of the security industry obsesses over locking data down to prevent it from being lost or stolen, we're doing something fundamentally different at Virtru. We're setting data free so that you can intentionally share it with others, but without sacrificing security, privacy, or control.\nWe've created both a suite of powerful data protection applications and an open platform that's sparking an ecosystem of innovation. Through the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard, we're not just protecting data; we're creating a new paradigm where security enables sharing rather than preventing it.\nThink of us as the Android of data protection: a robust platform with an open core that developers and partners can build upon, coupled with our own best-in-class applications that showcase what's possible when you reimagine security from the ground up.\nBacked by Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global, we're helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies discover that true data security means having the freedom to share, collaborate, and innovate — without compromise.\nCompensation: $180,000 - $200,000/year\nTeam & Position Details:\nHere at Virtru you'll join an innovative product security team that is helping secure some of the world's most important information. Our platform, built on an open source core, functions in a wide range of threat models. As an application security engineer you will help our engineering teams maintain and develop our product, and directly have impact in a security centric company and product.\nAn ideal candidate is prepared to operate in a public and open source form, in addition to being able to review complex systems and product requirements. You should have a strong foundation in the fundamentals of cryptography, and be able to talk and collaborate with development teams. Our applications are primarily built in Go and Javascript. We use a range of security tools, and aggressively automate where we can (even if we have to code and build it).\nIf you are excited rather than scared by highly technical problems, we are offering a security role where you can learn and grow while having direct impact in continuing to harden a security critical mission.\nAs an Application Security Engineer, your responsibilities will include:\nSecurity Engineering\nCollaborate with development teams, Site Reliability Engineering, and other stakeholders to strengthen the adoption of security best practices throughout the SDLC.\nIndependently identify security improvements and implement them.\nVulnerability Management:\nImplement, manage, and automate vulnerability management processes.\nPrioritize and remediate vulnerabilities discovered through internal scans, penetration tests, and bug bounties.\nSecurity Assessments\nConduct threat modeling, code audits, design reviews with engineers to ensure effective and secure development.\nCollaborate in providing actionable recommendations to find workable solutions.\nThreat Hunting:\nEstablish a threat hunting capability and automate where appropriate.\nEnhance logging capabilities related to security events.\nSecurity Tools Integration and Management:\nIntegrate and manage dynamic and static code analysis tools.\nEnsure operation of security tools within the development pipeline.\nSkills that will help you thrive in this role:\n4+ years experience in secure development or application security.\nDeep knowledge of security concepts such as authentication, web architecture, etc.\nExperience with Nodejs, Go, etc.\nExperience running bug-bounty, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning programs.\nExperience setting up and maintaining SAST, DAST, IAST and SCA tooling\nExperience using assessment tools such as Burp, ZAP, Qualys, Nessus, etc.\nExperience building and maintaining WAF solutions.\nFamiliarity with industry security practices, standards, and regulations such as FedRAMP, SOC2, HIPAA, etc. a plus.\nFamiliarity with GCP/AWS and Kubernetes infrastructure security a plus.\nSelf-motivated and goal driven, able to find what needs to be done and do it.\nVirtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:\nThinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence\nStrong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset\nAble to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve\nComfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.\nPerks & Benefits:\nAt Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…\nA Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge.\nA $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.\nFrequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!\nAccess to an Employee Assistance Program\nAccess to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.\nA flat 3% contribution to your retirement account\nA high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.\nIn addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DB&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority.\nAdditional perks include:\nCompetitive compensation\nGenerous parental, medical, and bereavement policies\n401K contribution and stock options\nFull medical, dental, and vision benefits\nNew Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes\nStructured semi-annual 360° performance reviews\nVirtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.","company":"Virtru","rawCompany":"virtru","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T12:50:50.238Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Application Security Engineer","description":"About Virtru:\nWhile the rest of the security industry obsesses over locking data down to prevent it from being lost or stolen, we're doing something fundamentally different at Virtru. We're setting data free so that you can intentionally share it with others, but without sacrificing security, privacy, or control.\nWe've created both a suite of powerful data protection applications and an open platform that's sparking an ecosystem of innovation. Through the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard, we're not just protecting data; we're creating a new paradigm where security enables sharing rather than preventing it.\nThink of us as the Android of data protection: a robust platform with an open core that developers and partners can build upon, coupled with our own best-in-class applications that showcase what's possible when you reimagine security from the ground up.\nBacked by Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global, we're helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies discover that true data security means having the freedom to share, collaborate, and innovate — without compromise.\nCompensation: $180,000 - $200,000/year\nTeam & Position Details:\nHere at Virtru you'll join an innovative product security team that is helping secure some of the world's most important information. Our platform, built on an open source core, functions in a wide range of threat models. As an application security engineer you will help our engineering teams maintain and develop our product, and directly have impact in a security centric company and product.\nAn ideal candidate is prepared to operate in a public and open source form, in addition to being able to review complex systems and product requirements. You should have a strong foundation in the fundamentals of cryptography, and be able to talk and collaborate with development teams. Our applications are primarily built in Go and Javascript. We use a range of security tools, and aggressively automate where we can (even if we have to code and build it).\nIf you are excited rather than scared by highly technical problems, we are offering a security role where you can learn and grow while having direct impact in continuing to harden a security critical mission.\nAs an Application Security Engineer, your responsibilities will include:\nSecurity Engineering\nCollaborate with development teams, Site Reliability Engineering, and other stakeholders to strengthen the adoption of security best practices throughout the SDLC.\nIndependently identify security improvements and implement them.\nVulnerability Management:\nImplement, manage, and automate vulnerability management processes.\nPrioritize and remediate vulnerabilities discovered through internal scans, penetration tests, and bug bounties.\nSecurity Assessments\nConduct threat modeling, code audits, design reviews with engineers to ensure effective and secure development.\nCollaborate in providing actionable recommendations to find workable solutions.\nThreat Hunting:\nEstablish a threat hunting capability and automate where appropriate.\nEnhance logging capabilities related to security events.\nSecurity Tools Integration and Management:\nIntegrate and manage dynamic and static code analysis tools.\nEnsure operation of security tools within the development pipeline.\nSkills that will help you thrive in this role:\n4+ years experience in secure development or application security.\nDeep knowledge of security concepts such as authentication, web architecture, etc.\nExperience with Nodejs, Go, etc.\nExperience running bug-bounty, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning programs.\nExperience setting up and maintaining SAST, DAST, IAST and SCA tooling\nExperience using assessment tools such as Burp, ZAP, Qualys, Nessus, etc.\nExperience building and maintaining WAF solutions.\nFamiliarity with industry security practices, standards, and regulations such as FedRAMP, SOC2, HIPAA, etc. a plus.\nFamiliarity with GCP/AWS and Kubernetes infrastructure security a plus.\nSelf-motivated and goal driven, able to find what needs to be done and do it.\nVirtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:\nThinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence\nStrong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset\nAble to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve\nComfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.\nPerks & Benefits:\nAt Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…\nA Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge.\nA $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.\nFrequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!\nAccess to an Employee Assistance Program\nAccess to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.\nA flat 3% contribution to your retirement account\nA high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.\nIn addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DB&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority.\nAdditional perks include:\nCompetitive compensation\nGenerous parental, medical, and bereavement policies\n401K contribution and stock options\nFull medical, dental, and vision benefits\nNew Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes\nStructured semi-annual 360° performance reviews\nVirtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.","datePosted":"2026-08-05T12:50:50.238Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T12:50:50.238Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Virtru","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Remote","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d9f0bd19ac9022b67158c3b6"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d9f0bd19ac9022b67158c3b6"}}