Security Engineer

Metabase

. Partner with engineers throughout feature development, bringing security expertise to design, implementation, release, and adoption .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in application security, including vulnerability assessment and remediation, while effectively collaborating with engineering teams to implement security-focused features. Proficient in navigating complex codebases and applying sound judgment to evaluate exploitability and real-world impact.

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Application SecurityVulnerability ResearchClojure ProgrammingCode AnalysisAI-Assisted Security

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Hard Skills

Source Code AnalysisSecurity Fix ImplementationExploitability AssessmentRemediation Criteria DefinitionProofs of Concept Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCuriosityCollaborationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsMetabase

Industry Keywords

AuthenticationAuthorizationInjectionUntrusted Data Handling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Clojure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with engineers throughout feature development, bringing security expertise to design, implementation, release, and adoption
Build security-focused features and lead security improvements across the codebase
Implement fixes that address root causes
Use and evaluate advanced AI tools to scale code analysis, vulnerability research, and secure engineering practices
Conduct offensive research into Metabase
Develop proofs of concept and validate vulnerabilities
Assess findings based on exploitability and real-world impact
Define clear remediation criteria and verify that fixes are effective
Turn individual findings into broader improvements that prevent entire classes of vulnerabilities
Shape security decisions from early design through release and adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated track record of finding and exploiting application vulnerabilities through source code analysis and hands-on research
Ability to independently navigate unfamiliar codebases, understand complex architectures, and reason about runtime behavior and trust boundaries
Experience with application security challenges, including authentication, authorization, injection, and unsafe handling of untrusted data
Sound judgment about exploitability and real-world impact
Ability to communicate findings and remediation options clearly
Strong software engineering skills, including ability to implement durable security fixes
Experience in Clojure, or a strong desire to learn
Thoughtful approach to AI-assisted security work, independently validating AI tool output
Ownership and curiosity; ability to pursue difficult questions, collaborate closely with engineers, and follow findings through to resolution

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity
Fully employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
75% coverage for dependents
401(k) with employer match available after the first 30 days
Flexible and unlimited paid time off, including sick time
Asynchronous, remote-first environment
Flexible schedule
Work from wherever you want
Autonomy
Growth, learning, and development opportunities