Application Security Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Application Security Engineer II based in Canada.

• Own and deliver application security initiatives within defined projects, products, or technical domains.
• Contribute to broader cross-functional security programs by independently executing well-defined components of larger initiatives.
• Identify, assess, prioritize, and help remediate application security vulnerabilities in partnership with engineering teams.
• Apply secure-by-default patterns, approved architectures, and reusable security practices when designing or reviewing systems.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to assess security risks and recommend practical improvements based on risk, business context, and technical feasibility.
• Participate in application security design reviews and threat modeling exercises for both new and existing systems.
• Write and review code, technical documentation, and security guidance to address vulnerabilities and prevent recurring classes of security issues.
• Help embed security controls into developer workflows, architectures, tooling, and infrastructure to reduce friction and cognitive load for engineering teams.
• Participate in security incident response activities and contribute to post-incident analysis, lessons learned, and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with more experienced security engineers and cross-functional partners to continuously strengthen application and cloud security practices.
• Promote a security culture that enables engineering teams to move quickly while maintaining customer trust and reducing meaningful risk.

• 4+ years of professional experience in software engineering, application security, or a closely related field.
• Practical experience with application security practices including threat modeling, secure design patterns, authentication and authorization, secrets management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Strong understanding of secure coding principles and common application security risks, including the OWASP Top 10.
• Ability to assess security risks, break down complex technical problems, evaluate tradeoffs, and recommend practical solutions.
• Experience collaborating directly with software engineers and product teams to integrate security into development and architecture processes.
• Strong sense of ownership, with the ability to independently manage assigned work, maintain momentum, and follow through to completion.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain security concepts and vulnerabilities to engineers with varying levels of security expertise.
• Sound technical judgment and the ability to balance security requirements with product, engineering, and business priorities.
• Growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning from senior security professionals and expanding expertise across application and cloud infrastructure security.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, remote environment and contribute constructively to cross-functional initiatives.

• Expected total cash compensation range of CAD $118,200–$152,900 for candidates based in Ontario or British Columbia, including base salary and variable pay where applicable.
• Compensation determined based on factors such as job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency.
• Fully remote work opportunity within Canada.
• Opportunity to work on application security challenges across complex, evolving systems and AI-powered products.
• Collaborative environment where security is positioned as an enabler of innovation rather than a barrier to engineering velocity.
• Opportunity to influence secure-by-default architectures, reusable security patterns, developer tooling, and engineering workflows.
• Strong opportunities for technical growth across application security and cloud infrastructure security.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunity and a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Reasonable accommodations available throughout the recruitment and application process for candidates with disabilities.