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Application Security Engineer (X Money)

Salary$100k – $258k
LocationAustin, TX, New York, NY, Palo Alto, CA, Washington, D.C., Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX; New York, NY; Washington, DC
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3–5 yrs
DepartmentInformation Technology
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 2, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have11
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in application security, with a strong focus on code security practices
Experience in payments, money transmission, digital wallets, or related financial platforms
Deep understanding of secure coding practices, application security frameworks, and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
Proficiency in Python or Rust and experience with secure coding practices in these languages
Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevSecOps practices
Familiarity with software supply chain security and SBOM generation tools
Experience with security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP) and static/dynamic code analysis
Experience securing payments, wallets, ledgers, or other high-value transaction systems, including controls against fraud, abuse, and integrity issues
Experience designing and implementing agentic and LLM-based solutions for security problems
Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to have7
Hands-on experience securing applications on AWS; familiarity with other cloud platforms is a plus
Relevant security certifications (e.g., BSCP, OSCP, OSWE)
Experience managing bug bounty programs
Background in data privacy and compliance relevant to financial products and cloud-native applications
Experience with GitOps and infrastructure-as-code security
Experience building custom security tooling to enhance and automate security processes
Contributions to open-source security projects or tools
Eligibility1
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Skills
Python
Rust
Burp Suite
OWASP ZAP
AWS
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Equity
About the company
SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a skilled and innovative Application Security Engineer to join 𝕏 Money. In this role, you will protect the security and integrity of our payments and financial products throughout the software development lifecycle, with a particular focus on code security, CI/CD pipelines, and systems that move and hold customer funds. Experience securing fintech, payments, digital wallet, ledger, or similar high-value platforms, where fraud, abuse, and unauthorized transfers are a constant concern, is strongly preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Conduct in-depth code reviews and static analysis to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in financial applications
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Design and implement secure coding guidelines and best practices for development teams
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Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate security practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline
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Perform threat modeling and risk assessments for payments, wallets, ledgers, and related product surfaces, and develop mitigation strategies for fraud, abuse, and unauthorized movement of funds or credits
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Manage vulnerability tracking and remediation efforts, providing guidance to development teams
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Manage the bug bounty program, including intake, triage, researcher communication, and coordinated disclosure
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Support incident response activities related to application security
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Stay current on emerging threats against financial and cloud-native systems, and continuously strengthen our controls
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Evaluate and secure software supply chains, including producing and maintaining Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs)
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Design and implement agentic and LLM-based solutions that help detect, investigate, or prevent security problems
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
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3-5 years of experience in application security, with a strong focus on code security practices
•
Experience in payments, money transmission, digital wallets, or related financial platforms
•
Deep understanding of secure coding practices, application security frameworks, and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
•
Proficiency in Python or Rust and experience with secure coding practices in these languages
•
Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevSecOps practices
•
Familiarity with software supply chain security and SBOM generation tools
•
Experience with security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP) and static/dynamic code analysis
•
Experience securing payments, wallets, ledgers, or other high-value transaction systems, including controls against fraud, abuse, and integrity issues
•
Experience designing and implementing agentic and LLM-based solutions for security problems
•
Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
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Hands-on experience securing applications on AWS; familiarity with other cloud platforms is a plus
•
Relevant security certifications (e.g., BSCP, OSCP, OSWE)
•
Experience managing bug bounty programs
•
Background in data privacy and compliance relevant to financial products and cloud-native applications
•
Experience with GitOps and infrastructure-as-code security
•
Experience building custom security tooling to enhance and automate security processes
•
Contributions to open-source security projects or tools
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
$100,000 - $258,000 USD
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
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