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Via is transforming transportation globally through technology, building AI-powered software and operations solutions for transit networks worldwide. As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you will be a key member of the security team, responsible for ensuring the security of Via's applications throughout the software development lifecycle.
You will work closely with development, operations, and product teams to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, promote secure coding practices, and build a robust application security program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform security assessments including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and code reviews to identify security weaknesses in applications
- Collaborate with development teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities and implement secure coding practices
- Define and implement application security testing strategies, including static analysis (SAST), dynamic analysis (DAST), and software composition analysis (SCA)
- Leverage AI tools (LLMs, agents, MCP-based tooling) to improve AppSec work such as vulnerability triage, code review, remediation and detection, while establishing best practices for safe AI usage
- Design and build security tooling and automation, such as CI/CD integrations, internal services, and AI-assisted workflows
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of application security policies, standards, and procedures
- Research and evaluate new application security tools and technologies
- Monitor application security metrics and provide regular reports on the security posture of applications
- Participate in incident response activities related to application security
- Champion a security-first culture within the engineering organization
The role offers hybrid work with an office in central Tel Aviv near public transit, competitive compensation including base salary and equity, health insurance, career development opportunities, and perks including fitness programs and team events.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred)
- Minimum 4 years of experience as an Application Security Engineer or similar role
- Strong understanding of application security concepts including OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25, and SANS Critical Security Controls
- Experience with various application security testing tools and techniques (SAST, DAST, SCA)
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, JavaScript, Ruby, or similar)
- Experience with secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS is an advantage)
