Staff Application Security Engineer
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Job description
About the Position
Staff Application Security Engineer
Location: United Kingdom (Remote)
About Samsara
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a platform that enables organizations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data for actionable insights and improved operations. We are dedicated to improving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy.
Responsibilities
As a Staff Application Security Engineer, you will:
- Lead the strategy, operation, and continuous improvement of Samsara's vulnerability management program.
- Own and drive down mean time to remediate (MTTR) across the vulnerability backlog.
- Build and champion automation and tooling for vulnerability detection and response.
- Set technical and architectural direction for the application security program.
- Mentor and level up other engineers on secure design and remediation practices.
- Communicate risk and remediation tradeoffs to engineering leadership.
- Participate in security incident investigations involving high-profile vulnerabilities.
- Be regularly on call to support critical vulnerability response.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles.
Requirements
- Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience as a cloud engineer or security engineer.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in Go, Python, and JavaScript.
- Strong AWS cloud services background.
- Deep understanding of Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA).
- Hands-on use of AI/LLM tooling in security workflows.
- Location: Must be based in central or eastern timezones.
Nice to Have
- Experience with C/C++, relevant to firmware and embedded systems.
- Background at a cloud-native, AI-forward company.
- Experience with security automation platforms and serverless frameworks.
- Experience integrating vulnerability management into modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience managing vulnerabilities within a FedRAMP-certified environment.
- Experience building, extending, or wiring up AI copilots/agents for security workflows.
We Offer
At Samsara, we offer:
- Competitive total compensation through base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity.
- A flexible, employee-led remote model.
- Comprehensive health and parental leave plans.
- Professional development stipend.
- A commitment to authenticity and equal opportunity.
About the Company
Samsara is dedicated to improving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. We are a team of innovators shaping the future of physical operations and welcome everyone regardless of their background. Join us to make a real-world impact and be part of a high-caliber team that encourages growth and success.
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