Who you are
- Proven ability to follow bug reports and accurately triage security vulnerabilities
- Familiarity with web security issues and exploit methodologies (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWEs)
- Competent in offensive security tools (e.g., Burp Suite, custom scripting)
- Ability to think like an attacker to understand the impact of vulnerabilities
- Proficient in explicit communication, conveying technical concepts to various stakeholders
- Experience in one of the following areas:
- Bug bounty program or triaging security vulnerability reports
- Knowledge of Stripe products and general security expertise
- Experience in technical support, operations, or similar roles with technical systems exposure
- Prior participation in or experience with bug bounty programs
- Experience analyzing source code for security vulnerabilities
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby) for automation
- Familiarity with cloud-based services (e.g., AWS, GCP)
- Certifications such as OSWA or BSCP
- At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the . Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns
What the job involves
- In this role, you’ll join Stripe’s Vulnerability Management team, whose mission is to “Surface vulnerabilities at scale across Stripe.” Our vision is to create a culture of continuous excellence in managing vulnerabilities. The bug bounty program is an important pillar of this mission, acting as a critical line of defense in Stripe’s security “immune system.”
- We seek a highly technical and detail-oriented Security Analyst to join our team, focusing on the front lines of bug bounty triage and researcher engagement. In this role,
you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of security vulnerability reports from our bug bounty program
- You’ll own the overall effectiveness of Stripe’s bug bounty program with autonomy to implement continuous improvements (e.g., researcher campaigns, scoring transparency)
- You’ll play a key role in understanding the root cause of vulnerabilities, coordinating timely resolutions, and directly impacting the security posture of Stripe’s products. A core aspect of this role is developing a deep understanding of Stripe and acquired company products, assets, and their configuration to effectively assess and prioritize vulnerabilities
- Analyze, assess, reproduce, and triage incoming security vulnerability reports from the bug bounty program
- Communicate clearly and effectively with security researchers to follow up on unclear reports, drive report clarity, and increase engagement with top hackers
- Understand the root cause of security vulnerabilities to help product and engineering teams fix them, and advise on the right mitigation strategies
- Drive the lifecycle of submissions through to resolution, coordinating with product and engineering stakeholders
- Act as the security bridge between external researchers and internal teams to facilitate rapid and effective remediation
- Conduct in-depth data analysis on bug reports and vulnerability patterns to identify systemic risks and inform new security initiatives
- Provide tactical support for vulnerability management triage processes to augment the team as needed
- Prepare and implement improvements to the overall bug bounty program
- Provide feedback and requirements for tool development to enhance triage and security workflows, leveraging opportunities for automation
Benefits
- Gym membership
- Food provided in the office
- Unlimited paid time off policy
- Work from home opportunities
- Comprehensive mental, physical and medical health plans
- Fertility benefits and parental leave
📌 Security Analyst (Canada)
🏢 Stripe
📍 Canada