Security Engineer – Application Security, GRC, AI

Salve.Inno

. Conduct security-focused code reviews to identify potential application vulnerabilities .

Posted 10/19/2026contractRemote • CroatiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in application security, including conducting security-focused code reviews, vulnerability identification, and remediation. Proficient in collaborating with development teams to implement secure coding practices and manage security risks in fast-paced technology environments.

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Application SecuritySecurity AuditsVulnerability RemediationGit/GitHub Development WorkflowsPython Scripting

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringVulnerability IdentificationCode ReviewRisk AssessmentSecurity GovernancePenetration TestingSecurity Risk Register DevelopmentIncident InvestigationAccess ManagementEthical Hacking

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationIndependenceInvestigative Mindset

Tools & Technologies

GitGitHubPythonBashMobile Device Management (MDM)

Industry Keywords

AI SecurityGenerative AISecurity AwarenessSecurity ControlsThird-Party Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct security-focused code reviews to identify potential application vulnerabilities
Investigate, prioritise and remediate security weaknesses across applications and services
Collaborate directly with developers to implement secure coding practices and vulnerability fixes
Work within Git/GitHub development workflows to review code and contribute to security improvements
Coordinate external penetration testing engagements and security audits
Track identified vulnerabilities and ensure timely remediation with engineering teams
Assess application security risks and recommend practical technical solutions
Develop, maintain and continuously improve the organisation's security risk register
Identify and assess security exposure across internal systems, applications and third-party services
Prioritise security improvements based on risk severity, operational requirements and business impact
Support security governance processes, documentation and audit preparation
Coordinate audit follow-up activities and track remediation progress
Strengthen internal security controls and risk management procedures
Monitor security alerts, emerging threats and relevant vulnerabilities
Investigate suspicious activity and coordinate appropriate responses
Organise security awareness initiatives and phishing simulations
Communicate security risks, best practices and emerging threats to internal teams
Provide occasional evening and weekend security monitoring coverage when required
Support secure employee onboarding and offboarding procedures
Review and manage user access permissions across internal systems
Strengthen identity and access management controls
Support device security management, including mobile device management (MDM)
Identify opportunities to improve internal IT security processes and operational controls
Monitor emerging security risks affecting generative AI applications and platforms
Assess threats involving prompt injection, jailbreaks and content-filter bypasses
Track security vulnerabilities and incidents associated with third-party AI providers
Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and mitigate AI-related security risks
Research emerging AI security techniques, tools and defensive approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2-3+ years of hands-on security engineering experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates from fast-growing technology environments
Strong practical experience in application security, including code reviews, vulnerability identification and remediation
Proven experience conducting or coordinating security audits and penetration tests
Ability to work directly with application code and development teams using Git/GitHub
Practical scripting or automation experience, ideally using Python, Bash or equivalent technologies
Previous experience within an AI company or a technology scale-up with at least 50 employees
Sound understanding of security governance, risk assessment, vulnerability prioritisation and remediation processes
Ability to develop or maintain security risk registers and support audit-related activities
Strong technical problem-solving skills and an investigative, security-focused mindset
Ability to independently identify, investigate and resolve security vulnerabilities
Comfortable taking end-to-end ownership of security operations without relying on a large dedicated security team
Strong collaboration skills when working with developers, engineering leadership and external security providers
Excellent written and spoken English
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, fully remote technology environment
Willingness to provide occasional evening and weekend security monitoring coverage
Willingness to work under a B2B contractor agreement
Experience securing AI-powered applications, generative AI systems or LLM-based products
Previous responsibility as a sole, lead or independently operating Security Engineer
Experience within fast-growing AI startups or technology scale-ups
Practical use of AI tools for security research, code review, vulnerability analysis or workflow automation
Personal security research, ethical hacking projects or independent vulnerability discovery
Experience working across application security, governance, access management and security awareness
Familiarity with emerging AI security threats, including prompt injection and jailbreak techniques

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package based on experience and seniority
Fully remote working arrangement from Europe
B2B contractor engagement
Opportunity to take full ownership of security operations for a rapidly growing AI platform with over 50 million users
Direct collaboration with engineering leadership and senior technical stakeholders
High level of autonomy and responsibility for security decisions and outcomes
Opportunity to work across application security, governance, vulnerability management and emerging AI security challenges
Exposure to large-scale consumer technology infrastructure and AI-powered products
Hands-on technical environment focused on implementing practical security improvements
International working environment within a rapidly growing technology organisation
Opportunities for professional growth and development in application and AI security