Senior SW Engineer - Static Analysis for Application Security

$74,800 - $178,200/Yr

Oracle - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Boston, MA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Senior Application Security Engineer will play a crucial role in enhancing and supporting an in-house static application security testing tool. This position involves collaboration with a global team to develop and refine static code analysis tools, focusing on various programming languages and security vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, particularly in program analysis and compilers, and will contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of security analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance an in-house static code analysis tool to support new languages and vulnerabilities.
• Work on dataflow algorithms and static analysis techniques.
• Design the representation of programming language constructs in an intermediate language.
• Create new checkers for new types of security vulnerabilities.
• Expand and refine existing checkers' capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineers across different geographical locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of programming experience.
• Experience in program analysis, compilers, or web application security.
• Excellent programming skills in C++ and/or Java.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters or PhD in Computer Science or Software Engineering related to program analysis or application security.
• Programming experience in Objective-C, Go, Python, or Javascript.
• Understanding of the iOS build process.
• Experience with LLVM.
• Understanding of software application security.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance for employee, spouse, and child.
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Flexible vacation and paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave with carryover options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.