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Senior Application Security Engineer (Red Team)

Altruist · Los Angeles, CA

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
45 days
Altruist's roles stay open a median of 74 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
10% of Altruist's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Altruist
high
77 stale, 0 reposted of 81 open
Hiring momentum
98 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Altruist's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Altruist.

About this role

As a Senior Application Security Engineer at Altruist, you will be responsible for pentesting the company's web applications, APIs, and mobile applications, ensuring their security by simulating real-world attacks. You will conduct assessments, document findings, and collaborate with the Detection & Response team to enhance security measures. This role requires a strong technical background and the ability to work independently while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement in security practices.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Altruist as an employer.

What you need

  • 4+ years of experience as an Application/Product Security Engineer
  • Experience as a pentester across web, API, and mobile targets
  • Extensive experience with security assessments
  • Experience with tools such as Burp Suite
  • A B.A. / B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or relevant experience
  • Technological aptitude with modern tech stacks (Java, Spring, Terraform, Kubernetes)

Nice to have

  • Experience working in regulated environments (fintech / financial services)
  • Mobile application pentesting (OWASP MASVS) experience
  • Cloud/red-team / adversary emulation experience
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSWE, GXPN)

What you get

  • Competitive total compensation
  • Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans (HMO and PPO)
  • 401k savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting
  • 16 week paid parental leave after one year of employment
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Company perks program (discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, and travel)

Worth weighing

  • Hybrid schedule with three days per week onsite in San Francisco or Culver City
  • Salary range provided ($170,000 — $225,000) but may vary based on experience and other factors
  • The role involves a high level of independence and ownership
  • The company emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply

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Listed by Altruist on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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