Greenlight
Tech / AI / Software
SeniorStaffProductSecurityEngineer
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“Senior Staff Product Security Engineer at Greenlight. Skills: Product security strategy, Application security, Cloud security architecture, Security program development and scaling, Threat modeling, AppSec toolchain expertise. Define and lead the long-term product security strategy, roadmap, and vision. Serve as the internal authority on application and product security”
Industry & Context.
Identify and drive resolution of systemic, high-impact vulnerabilities and architectural security gaps
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years of experience in product security, application security, or a related engineering discipline, Proven track record of defining and driving security programs at scale across complex, multi-platform environments, Hands-on experience architecting and implementing security solutions and processes in production environments, enabling engineering teams to build and ship securely at scale, Expert-level knowledge of web and mobile application security, including OWASP Top 10, API security, and mobile threat vectors (iOS and Android), Deep hands-on experience with the full AppSec toolchain: SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, secrets scanning, and runtime protection, command of cloud security architecture and controls, particularly in AWS environments, Experience leading or heavily influencing the security architecture of distributed, microservices-based systems, Experience in developing and implementing security solutions, Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and influence engineering culture without direct authority, Exceptional communication skills — you can distill complex security risk into clear, actionable language for engineers, executives, and non-technical stakeholders alike, Experience operating in regulated industries (e. g. financial services, fintech, healthcare)
Nice to Have
Hands-on certifications such as OSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, CISSP, or equivalent — and/or public code/research, Experience building or scaling Product Security programs in high-growth startup environments, Familiarity with security tools including Burp Suite, or Kali Linux
What You'll Do.
Define and lead the long-term product security strategy
Serve as the internal authority on application and product security
Drive a company-wide culture of security ownership
Architect and continuously evolve a best-in-class Product Security program
Lead the design and enforcement of secure development standards
Identify and drive resolution of systemic
high-impact vulnerabilities and architectural security gaps
Lead and mature Greenlight's penetration testing program
Partner with engineering and platform teams to build security-enhancing product features
Establish and lead incident response processes for product-level security events
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide expert guidance to engineering, product, and executive leadership; Embed security thinking deeply into the habits of every engineering team; Partner with engineering and platform teams; Mentor staff and senior engineers across the security and engineering organizations; Build cross-functional relationships and influence engineering culture
Communication Scope
Distill complex security risk into clear, actionable language for engineers, executives, and non-technical stakeholders alike
Process & Methodology
Defining and driving security programs at scale, Leading large-scale security initiatives from concept to production
Full Job Description
## Description Greenlight is the leading family fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids. We proudly serve more than 6 million parents and kids with our award-winning banking app for families. With Greenlight, parents can automate allowance, manage chores, set flexible spend controls, and invest for their family’s future. Kids and teens learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest. At Greenlight, we believe every child should have the opportunity to become financially healthy and happy. It’s no small task, and that’s why we leap out of bed every morning to come to work. Because creating a better, brighter future for the next generation depends on it. We are seeking a seasoned and highly accomplished Senior Staff Product Security Engineer to join our security leadership team. This is a senior individual contributor role that carries significant organizational influence. You will define the technical vision for product security at Greenlight and set the standard for how we build and ship secure software. The ideal candidate brings deep, hands-on expertise paired with the strategic mindset to drive large-scale security initiatives from concept to production. You will operate across the full breadth of our engineering organization, embedding security into every layer of our SDLC, shaping architecture decisions, and building the programs and processes that protect millions of families who trust us with their financial, location and personal data. This role reports to the VP, Security GRC & Trust. ## Technologies we use Node.js, Java/Kotlin, React, Redux, Swift, SwiftUI AWS, GCP MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis Kubernetes, Ambassador, Helm, Rancher ## Your day-to-day Define and lead the long-term product security strategy, roadmap, and vision in alignment with company goals, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements. Serve as the internal authority on application and product security, providing expert guidance to engineering, product, and execu
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