Glean WorkApplication Security Engineer
Glean Work is hiring an Application Security Engineer for a remote role open to applicants in United States. It pays $185k-$260k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Glean Work.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this cybersecurity role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Pay on this posting starts 16% higher than the typical cybersecurity posting on Level.
- This is listed as a remote role.
- The posting mentions CI/CD, AI agents and application security among its tools and skills.
- Glean Work has 130 other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Secure the technology stack and CI/CD pipelines of an enterprise AI platform against software vulnerabilities.
About the Role:
Glean is looking for an experienced Application Security Engineer with a primary focus on ensuring that our entire technology stack is free of software vulnerabilities (CVEs). This role is responsible for securing our base OS images, ensuring all open-source software (OSS) dependencies are scanned and patched, and integrating cutting-edge security tools into our CI/CD pipeline. The ideal candidate will drive the adoption of solutions like Google’s Assured Open Source Software (OSS) and explore alternative approaches to enhance software security. This role will lead the vulnerability management charter at Glean, identifying, evaluating, and implementing new security technologies and processes to proactively protect our infrastructure.
You will:
- Own the vulnerability management lifecycle across Glean’s technology stack, from discovery and prioritization through remediation, reporting, and measurement.
- Harden base OS images and secure open-source dependencies, package managers, and the broader software supply chain.
- Integrate SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and automated security validation into CI/CD pipelines.
- Evaluate, adopt, and develop security solutions and tooling, including Google’s Assured OSS and comparable approaches.
- Define secure-coding practices and drive engineering adoption through guidance, training, and mentorship.
About you:
- BA/BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
- 8+ years of experience in application security and vulnerability management.
- Deep understanding of software security vulnerabilities, including CVEs, OWASP Top 10, and supply chain risks.
- Experience with SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and vulnerability management tools (e.g., Snyk, GitHub Dependabot, Trivy, Clair, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP).
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native security across AWS, GCP, including containers, Kubernetes, and microservices.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive security adoption across engineering teams.
- Proactive, pragmatic, and collaborative, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance security with performance and usability.
Location:
- This role is remote
Compensation & Benefits:
The standard base salary range for this position is $185,000 - $260,000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, generous time-off policy, and the opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan to support your long-term goals. When you join, you'll receive a home office improvement stipend, as well as an annual education and wellness stipends to support your growth and wellbeing. We foster a vibrant company culture through regular events, and provide healthy lunches daily to keep you fueled and focused. We’re committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive workplace. We strive to attract and retain people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race. #LI-REMOTE AI-First Mindset at Glean: At Glean, AI fluency is core to how we work and we're committed to ensuring every new hire feels confident integrating AI into their everyday work. As part of the interview process, you'll complete a brief AI-focused exercise or discussion so we can understand how you think about, design, and use AI to drive impact in your role. Feel free to reference any tools, platforms, or workflows you use today — prior Glean experience isn't required. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants: Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), or other privacy laws may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available in our Privacy Policy. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. US applicants and their applications are subject to arbitration of disputes as outlined in our Applicant Arbitration Agreement.By clicking “Submit Application,” I confirm that I have read the Global Data Privacy Notice and the Applicant Arbitration Agreement, and I agree to the terms.
How we rate this
Application Security Engineer at Glean Work rates 25 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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Pay
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- $185k
- Typical cybersecurity job
- $159k
This posting starts 16% above the typical cybersecurity job. See cybersecurity jobs
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- How do you decide when an AI agent can act on its own versus asking for approval first?
- Tell me about a project where application security was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where vulnerability management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where devsecops was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used CI/CD in your day-to-day work.
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