Senior Application Security Engineer

Join Branch as a Senior Application Security Engineer to enhance our security posture.

• •Branch is seeking an experienced Security professional to join our team.
• •This position will work in all aspects of security, so broad security knowledge is preferred.
• •Key Responsibilities Embed security into the SDLC by partnering with Engineering to implement secure design patterns, conduct threat modeling, and deliver developer-focused AppSec training.
• •Lead and perform application security assessments including SAST, DAST, SCA, and manual code review across web, mobile, and API surfaces.
• •Drive API security across internal and external services
• •including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and abuse prevention controls.
• •Requirements 5–7 years of experience in a security engineering or application security role, ideally within a fintech or high-growth startup environment.
• •Strong communication skills
• •able to translate technical risk clearly for both engineering audiences and senior leadership.
• •Hands-on SAST/DAST experience; familiarity with tools such as Semgrep, Snyk, Checkmarx, Burp Suite Pro, or equivalents.