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GleanApplication Security Engineer
Glean is hiring an Application Security Engineer to lead its vulnerability management efforts and safeguard the entire technology stack against software vulnerabilities. The Work AI platform…
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About this role
Application Security Engineer at Glean is a full-time role. Work arrangement: Remote. Location: Applicants in United States only. The listed pay is USD 185,000 - 260,000/yr. It was posted on Sep 23, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
Glean is hiring an Application Security Engineer to lead its vulnerability management efforts and safeguard the entire technology stack against software vulnerabilities. The Work AI platform provider builds scalable artificial intelligence solutions, enterprise search ecosystems, and intelligent agents utilized across major enterprise environments. This position focuses on eliminating CVEs, hardening base operating system images, monitoring open-source dependencies, and embedding advanced security tooling directly into CI/CD pipelines.
This role suits an experienced security professional who can balance robust protection measures with system performance and usability. The chosen candidate will own the complete vulnerability management lifecycle—from initial discovery and prioritization through final remediation—while establishing secure coding standards and mentoring engineering teams. Glean operates globally with a distributed team, providing robust cloud-native architecture across AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
Joining this organization offers the opportunity to shape security practices within a recognized artificial intelligence innovator that serves clients across over fifty industries. The successful applicant will collaborate cross-functionally to drive security adoption, evaluate modern defensive technologies such as Google Assured Open Source Software, and protect complex microservices and containerized environments.
Responsibilities
- Manage the entire vulnerability lifecycle across the technology stack from discovery to remediation and reporting
- Harden operating system base images and protect open-source dependencies and package managers
- Embed static analysis, dynamic analysis, dependency checks, and automated security verification into CI/CD pipelines
- Assess, implement, and develop defense technologies including Google Assured OSS
- Establish secure programming guidelines and encourage engineering adoption via mentorship and guidance
Requirements
- Minimum of eight years of professional background in application security and vulnerability management
- Solid understanding of software vulnerabilities including OWASP Top 10, CVEs, and supply chain risks
- Practical background utilizing security scanning and vulnerability tools such as Snyk, Trivy, Clair, and Burp Suite
- Hands-on experience securing cloud-native environments including microservices, containers, and Kubernetes on AWS and GCP
- Capability to lead collaborative cross-functional projects and guide engineering teams on security practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor or master degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry background
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual base salary ranging between $185,000 and $260,000
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and 401k retirement plan options
- Stipends for home office improvements, ongoing education, and personal wellness
- Daily healthy lunches and regular company culture events
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What is the employment type for this position?
This is a full-time position.
Where is the job located?
The posting indicates that this role is remote.
What is the salary range for the Application Security Engineer?
The standard base salary is between $185,000 and $260,000 per year, determined by factors such as experience, skills, level, and location.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have eight or more years of professional background in vulnerability management and application security, along with deep knowledge of software vulnerabilities, cloud-native security, and security scanning tools.
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