At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct security assessments and design tools to protect user applications.
- Company: Join Granola, a dynamic startup in London focused on application security.
- Benefits: Above-market salary, equity options, and relocation assistance available.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative office environment with a passionate team.
- Why this job: Be a founding engineer and make a real impact on user security.
- Qualifications: Experience in application security and proficiency in programming languages like TypeScript or Python.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Granola is looking for our founding security engineer who is passionate about application security to help us protect our users and build trust as we scale.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in our applications.
- Design and implement security tools, frameworks, and methodologies to protect against security threats.
- Work closely with development teams to ensure secure coding practices are integrated throughout the SDLC.
- Perform threat modeling and risk assessments to proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Track, analyse, and manage vulnerabilities in applications, providing guidance for remediation efforts.
- Support incident response by investigating and analyzing security incidents related to applications.
- Stay current on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to enhance our security posture.
Background looks something like:
- Extensive experience in application security, cybersecurity, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of secure coding practices, threat modeling, risk assessments, and incident response.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript, Python, or similar.
- Experience with security tools, security protocols, encryption methods, and application security frameworks.
- Experience with cloud security (we use AWS).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
As a person, you…
- Are first and foremost a builder who thinks like an attacker.
- Are excited to work in-person from our office in London (most of the time).
- Love working in a startup environment (you either have experience working in a startup or are really drawn to the zero-to-one phase).
- Value working with people who are kind, ambitious, and pragmatic.
- Have a passion for protecting users and building secure systems.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a direct impact on product security.
About the opportunity: We want to assemble the best crew to build this future together, here in London. Our compensation philosophy is to pay slightly above market on salary and above market on equity. We do our best work in person, and so our team spends time together five days per week in our new, bright, and spacious office at Old Street. We are happy to offer relocation assistance to candidates who'll be moving to London to join us. Lastly, we think amazing talent comes from all kinds of life journeys and experiences. If what is written above speaks to you, whether you look like a fit on paper or not, please reach out.
Security Engineer employer: Granola
Granola is an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the audio and transcription technology space. With a vibrant startup culture in London, we foster collaboration and innovation, offering employees opportunities for professional growth and hands-on experience in developing cutting-edge solutions. Our commitment to addressing user needs ensures that every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our products.
