Application Security Engineer

What You'll Do Stay ahead of engineering: review code, architecture, design, anything that’s being considered for release Guide features and designs toward security Provide hands-on manual pentesting on relevant code changes Build and maintain security tooling to ensure security scales with organisation Advise the DevOps team on infrastructure security best practices Help out with client-facing security needs, such as client calls

What We're Looking For Proven experience securing products & platforms, collaborating with development teams Strong expertise in application security: OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, code reviews, architecture design Proficiency with AI tooling, as part of your day-to-day activities Solid understanding of AI itself, including AI threats, adversarial testing Familiarity with AWS and infrastructure security overall Be comfortable writing and reviewing Python and TypeScript, with other coding experience a plus Experience with incident response and SOC processes Knowledge of compliance frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST Experience with enterprise security processes, such as security questionnaires and client calls We don’t expect candidates to have deep expertise in every area; strength in application security with curiosity and adaptability across adjacent domains is key What You'll Get Ownership & Rapid Growth Outsized missions from day one, with direct responsibility for company-defining projects Work alongside the executive team with transparency into strategy and decision-making Influence on direction through real-time customer feedback and market insights AI-First Operator Work directly with cutting-edge AI models and next-generation platforms Build expertise in enterprise AI implementation across Fortune 500 companies and multiple industries Establish yourself as a recognized leader among peers in shaping how AI transforms work at a global scale

Compensation Competitive salary including base + bonuses Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) from day one Generous PTO, company-wide R&R shutdowns, and paid parental leave Retirement plan support for US and global employees A WFH stipend, phone stipend and support to work in a We Work or other space as preferred. Equity Meaningful ownership in a venture-backed company at a growth inflection point Financial upside that comes from scaling fast Top-up grants as we scale and you deliver exceptional performance — your

compensation grows alongside your impact Top-Performing Culture A culture built for top talent: intensity to win, growth without limits, and a team that solves hard problems and celebrates big wins together Learn more

about us and meet our team here Location and Work Environment We’re looking for a candidate that can fully support our team in ET time zone (e.g. Toronto, NYC). While we’re open to candidates from other areas, they need to be generally available during Eastern Time working hours. have valid travel documents without work authorization restrictions in the US. Diversity and Inclusion We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer accommodations upon request throughout the hiring process. If you have any questions, please reach out to Allison Langille, Head of People, at [email protected]. Employment Verification & Commitment We use third-party services to verify employment history, education, and other information relevant to your candidacy. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these verification checks. This is a full-time role that requires a high level of focus, availability, and commitment. Employees may not hold concurrent full-time employment with another organization while employed at Valence. Any outside consulting, advisory, freelance, or other professional work must be disclosed and approved in advance and must not interfere with job

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