Senior Product Security Engineer
@ MyGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community

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$150,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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About GitHub

GitHub is the global home for developers and the complete AI-powered developer platform used by 150+ million developers and over 90% of the Fortune 100 companies. GitHub enables seamless collaboration and rapid experimentation across 420+ million repositories.

Locations

This role is open for remote work within the United States.

Overview

GitHub is transforming secure software development. As a Senior Product Security Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing security issues, leading architectural reviews, collaborating with product and engineering teams, and integrating security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex security issues using multiple data sources.
  • Lead large-scale security and architectural reviews.
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate security in all phases.
  • Provide expert guidance and risk assessments on security threats.
  • Develop and maintain secure engineering documentation and best practice guidelines.

Qualifications

Required: 7+ years in security analysis/research/engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 1 year in coding or software development. Preferred: Experience in cloud security, modern software development practices, relevant security certifications, and strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range is USD $112,800.00 - USD $299,300.00 per year. Additional benefits include annual bonus, stock rewards, and sales incentives based on role and performance.

GitHub Values & Culture

GitHub emphasizes customer-obsession, a growth mindset, and a collaborative, inclusive environment where diverse ideas and backgrounds are celebrated.

Key skills/competency

  • Security Analysis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Threat Modeling
  • Cloud Security
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Software Engineering
  • Security Documentation
  • Architectural Review
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
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🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight security and software expertise.
  • Research GitHub: Understand their products and culture.
  • Prepare technical examples: Detail past security solutions.
  • Practice communication: Translate tech details clearly.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review security development lifecycle methods.
Practice vulnerability scanning tools.
Study cloud security best practices.
Refresh coding and threat modeling skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led a security initiative.
Explain your collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Discuss handling high-pressure security incidents.
Share experiences communicating technical risks.

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