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# Staff Product Security Engineer

- **Company:** Code
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $235,000.0 - $275,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Secure Coding, Software Security
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25304_5f8a2d50a3749c0ecf692053bf68f3e0

## About the Role

* 8-10+ years of experience, with expertise in AppSec and/or Product Security
 * Strong coding proficiency (ability to read/write and reason in production-level code)
 * Hands-on familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP or AWS preferred)
 * Experience in fast-paced startup environments; proven ability to operate in ambiguous environments
 * Clear communicator - ability to explain complex security concepts to engineers and non-technical stakeholders
 * CS degree (or related STEM field) from a well-recognized university
 * Ability to commute hybrid (3x/week) to downtown SF

Who you are:

 * Pragmatic balance of speed and rigor; curious, humble, collaborative
 * Excited to be part of a high-momentum, startup environment that embraces innovation

## Description

* Sit embedded with Product & Engineering to educate and advocate for security architecture best practices, enabling rapid, secure releases
 * Own application security E2E as a hands-on, build-focused engineer
 * Lead secure code reviews, threat modeling, architecture-level risk assessments
 * Build tooling and automation to scale AppSec across the org
 * Manage 3rd-party security reviews and pentesting
 * Mentor, guide and grow into a Tech Lead role for the AppSec and Security team