Kickstart your journey as a Junior Application Security Engineer with Affirm, emphasizing security assessments and coding skills in a remote setting across Canada. Aiming for a comprehensive introduction to application security, this entry-level role involves assessing risks and partnering with engineering teams. The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating and reasoning about code and will actively engage in enhancing AppSec processes.
Ideal for those keen to advance their skills in a product-oriented and risk-aware manner. Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with product teams to identify security risks
Read and understand application code and logs thoroughly
Contribute code changes that enhance security functions
Engage in code reviews and discussions on GitHub
Help manage vulnerabilities with prioritization and tracking Requirements:
0–2+ years of experience in security or software roles
Basic programming skills in languages like Python or JavaScript
Experience with Git for version control processes
Interest in offensive security practices and vulnerability assessments
Transparent communication skills to articulate security findings Embark on a fulfilling cybersecurity career while driving security innovations within Affirm’s product offerings.