Application Security Engineer

at Gleanwork

Remote - US, remote, senior, full time, USD 1,85,000–2,60,000 / year, 8+ years

posted 27 Aug 2026

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DAST
Clair
Containers
SAST
Snyk
Dependency scanning
OWASP ZAP
Microservices
Burp Suite
GCP
OWASP Top 10
GitHub Dependabot
Trivy
Vulnerability management
AWS
Kubernetes

About the role

Glean is looking for an experienced Application Security Engineer with a primary focus on ensuring that our entire technology stack is free of software vulnerabilities (CVEs). This role is responsible for securing our base OS images, ensuring all open-source software (OSS) dependencies are scanned and patched, and integrating cutting-edge security tools into our CI/CD pipeline. The ideal candidate will drive the adoption of solutions like Google’s Assured Open Source Software (OSS) and explore alternative approaches to enhance software security. This role will lead the vulnerability management charter at Glean, identifying, evaluating, and implementing new security technologies and processes to proactively protect our infrastructure.

What you would do

- Own the vulnerability management lifecycle across Glean’s technology stack, from discovery and prioritization through remediation, reporting, and measurement.

Harden base OS images and secure open-source dependencies, package managers, and the broader software supply chain.

Integrate SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and automated security validation into CI/CD pipelines.

Evaluate, adopt, and develop security solutions and tooling, including Google’s Assured OSS and comparable approaches.

Define secure-coding practices and drive engineering adoption through guidance, training, and mentorship.

What they are looking for

- BA/BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).

- 8+ years of experience in application security and vulnerability management.

- Deep understanding of software security vulnerabilities, including CVEs, OWASP Top 10, and supply chain risks.

- Experience with SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and vulnerability management tools (e.g., Snyk, GitHub Dependabot, Trivy, Clair, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP).

- Hands-on experience with cloud-native security across AWS, GCP, including containers, Kubernetes, and microservices.

- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive security adoption across engineering teams.

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What comes with it

The standard base salary range for this position is $185,000 - $260,000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, generous time-off policy, and the opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan to support your long-term goals. When you join, you'll receive a home office improvement stipend, as well as an annual education and wellness stipends to support your growth and wellbeing. We foster a vibrant company culture through regular events, and provide healthy lunches daily to keep you fueled and focused.

We’re committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive workplace. We strive to attract and retain people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.

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