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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** The Meta Game, Inc.
- **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $154,000.0 - $217,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Apple IOS, Software System Penetration Testing, Static Program Analysis, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Ruby, Reverse Engineering, Secure Coding, Mobile Security, Scripting, Prompt Engineering, Kotlin, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5764866D021E4DF5B23EE19C58606248/job/

## About the Role

6. B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
 7. 6+ years of experience in security engineering, including vulnerability research, penetration testing, or security assessments of production systems
 8. 3-5+ years programming experience with at least one of the following languages: Python, PHP, Ruby, or similar scripting languages
 9. 4+ years of experience reviewing C and C++. Knowledge of best practice secure code development
 10. Working knowledge of security architecture principles, least privilege
 11. Experience identifying and mitigating security and privacy risks in internet-facing products or services, 12. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
 13. Contributions to the security community (public research, blogging, presentations, bug bounty, etc.)
 14. Demonstrated knowledge of iOS or Android security model
 15. Knowledge of exploitation techniques, reverse engineering, or CTF experience
 16. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
 17. Experience leveraging or developing mitigations
 18. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
 19. Knowledge of memory safe programming languages: Rust, Obj-C , Java/Kotlin
 20. Experience with static analysis and fuzzing

## Description

1. Provide security guidance on a constant stream of new products and technologies
 2. Take a leadership role in driving internal security and privacy initiatives
 3. Analyze, assess, and respond to various internet threats
 4. Interact directly with the security community regarding mobile security vulnerabilities and threats
 5. Conduct regular security assessments and specializing in mobile platform and application code