Senior Security Engineer

Talkdesk

Seattle, United States
Base: $124,500 - $187,000; bonus/equity: eligible ...
On-site
Manual and automated penetration testing
Ai/ml model security assessments
Incident response and root cause analysis
The role focuses on detecting, investigating, and preventing security incidents while proactively identifying weaknesses across platforms and applications

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on detecting, investigating, and preventing security incidents while proactively identifying weaknesses across platforms and applications.
  • Candidates will conduct security assessments of AI-driven features, specifically addressing risks like prompt injection and data leakage.
  • Talkdesk offers an uncapped paid time off program, 14 paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on detecting, investigating, and preventing security incidents while proactively identifying weaknesses across platforms and applications.

Salary

Base: $124,500 - $187,000; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for long-term incentives and short-term bonus/commission; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, EAP, 401(k)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manual and automated penetration testing
  • AI/ML model security assessments
  • Incident response and root cause analysis
  • OWASP Top 10 for LLMs knowledge
  • Log and telemetry analysis
  • Python or Java scripting experience

Nice-to-have

  • AWS cloud-native environment testing
  • Microservices architecture familiarity
  • DAST, SAST, or IAST tool exposure
  • ISO 27001 or NIST framework knowledge
  • OSCP or CISSP certification
  • MongoDB or PostgreSQL database knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Strong application and systems security knowledge
  • Linux/Unix proficiency required
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Experience with OWASP Top 10 exploitation patterns
  • Ability to explain complex security issues clearly

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