Sr. Application Security Engineer

Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform, on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We are redefining healthcare by putting the customer first and delivering access to care that is affordable, accessible, and personal, from diagnosis to treatment to delivery. No two people are the same, so we provide access to personalized care designed for results. By normalizing health & wellness challenges and innovating on their solutions, we’re making better health outcomes easier to achieve. 

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About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer II to join our security team. This role will focus on ensuring the security of our applications throughout the development lifecycle, with an emphasis on modern security practices including AI/ML security considerations. You will work closely with development teams to implement secure coding practices and maintain our application security posture.

You Will:

• Conduct security assessments using SAST, DAST, and SCA tools to identify vulnerabilities in applications

• Perform code reviews and provide secure coding guidance to development teams

• Implement and maintain GitHub Advanced Security, including secret scanning and code scanning

• Assess and improve security of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments using Terraform

• Evaluate container security in our Docker and Kubernetes environments

• Support CI/CD security integration and automation

• Conduct penetration testing and red team/purple team exercises on applications

• Review and secure API implementations, with focus on GraphQL security

• Evaluate AI/ML model security and implement protections against prompt injection and other AI-specific threats

• Collaborate with the Staff AppSec Engineer on CIAM and advanced AI security initiatives

• Maintain security documentation and contribute to security awareness training

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

• 5-8 years of experience in application security or related security field

• Hands-on coding experience and ability to review code in multiple languages

• Professional experience with SAST tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, Fortify)

• Professional experience with DAST tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)

• Professional experience with SCA tools (e.g., Snyk, Black Duck, WhiteSource)

• Experience with GitHub Advanced Security features

• Container security scanning and IaC security scanning tools experience

• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices

• Experience with penetration testing methodologies

• Knowledge of security frameworks: NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, PCI DSS

• Excellent communication skills to articulate security findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications such as GIAC (GWEB, GSSP, GCSA), SANS, or OSCP

• Experience with Oligo, Socket, or NowSecure for mobile/runtime security

• AI/ML security and prompt injection prevention experience

• Cloudflare WAF and Bot Management configuration (nice to have)

• Purple team and red team exercise experience

• Security automation and scripting (Python, Go, or similar)

• Contributions to the security community (research, tools, presentations)

• Experience in healthcare or regulated industries

Technical Stack:

• Security Tools: Snyk, Burp Suite, GitHub Advanced Security, Terraform security scanners

• Languages: Proficiency in reviewing Python, JavaScript, Java, Go, and other modern languages

• Cloud: AWS (primary), multi-cloud experience beneficial

• CI/CD: Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar

• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS)

What We're Looking For:

• Someone who can balance security requirements with business needs

• A professional who stays current with emerging security threats, especially in AI/ML

• Strong collaborator who can work effectively with development teams

• Self-motivated individual who can manage multiple security assessments simultaneously

Our Benefits (there are more but here are some highlights):

• Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles

• Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

• 401k benefits with employer matching contribution

• Offsite team retreats

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives and prioritizes ethics, wellness, and a strong sense of belonging. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you're not sure if your background or experience is a perfect match.

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