Motion Recruitment | Jobspring | Workbridge

Staff/Principal Security Engineer / Hybrid / Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

Onsite

Full Time

$145k - $250k

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity for an Application Security Engineer based in the U.S. (remote or hybrid options available). You'll be joining a global technology leader that powers innovation for a wide range of clients—from emerging startups to Fortune 500 enterprises—through scalable cloud services, infrastructure, and automation. The environment is fast-paced and deeply technical, with an emphasis on building secure, distributed applications at scale.

This role offers the chance to work on critical application security challenges within one of the most security-conscious engineering cultures in the world. You’ll dive deep into identifying vulnerabilities, designing secure architectures, automating security workflows, and influencing product teams to integrate best-in-class security practices. If you’re passionate about threat modeling, scalable solutions, and working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, this is a unique opportunity to grow with a team at the forefront of secure cloud computing.

Required Skills & Experience
· 7+ years in Application Security or related security engineering role
· Strong understanding of secure software design, threat modeling, and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, etc.)
· Experience building or assessing large-scale distributed systems
· Familiarity with cloud security best practices, particularly in infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines
· Proficient in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Java, Go, etc.)

Desired Skills & Experience
· Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS preferred)
· Knowledge of AWS-native security services and tools
· Experience integrating security into Agile/DevOps workflows
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
· 40% Application Security Architecture and Threat Modeling
· 30% Code and Design Review
· 20% Security Automation and Tooling
· 10% Incident Response and Emerging Threat Analysis

Daily Responsibilities
· 80% Hands-On Security Engineering
· 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Offer
· Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Vacation Time
· Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted by: Matthew Agunloye