About the job
Join Upside:
At Upside, we are on a mission to revolutionize brick-and-mortar commerce. Our advanced technology combines the nuances of online retail—profit measurement, attribution, and incrementality—to enhance the value for users on their daily purchases while simultaneously attracting new, profitable customers to brick-and-mortar businesses. Millions of users have benefited from earning 2 to 3 times more cashback than any competing product, and hundreds of thousands of physical businesses have realized tangible profits through our platform. Each year, billions in commerce are processed through Upside, returning value directly to our retail partners, the consumers they serve, and vital sustainability efforts.
Your Impact:
In this role, you will report to the Director of Information Security, collaborating closely with technology stakeholders. Utilize your expertise in secure coding practices and payment systems to identify and address application vulnerabilities. As an individual contributor, you will bring innovation to our AppSec team, strengthen our security posture, and empower our engineering teams to code securely.
Innovate with AI to deliver robust security solutions that mitigate application vulnerabilities.
Conduct security code tests (SAST, SCA) and work with engineers to resolve unsafe code.
Develop threat models and collaborate with technology teams to document and assess risks.
Advise leadership on security architecture, design, and best practices in application security.
Train and enhance the skills of engineers in safe coding and vulnerability management techniques.
Assist with penetration testing initiatives and manage bug bounty programs.
Support the administration of AWS Control Tower and IAM provisioning.
Engage with the security community to stay informed about trends and advancements.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 6 years of experience in application or product security, including reviewing Python code.
Proven experience in innovating and implementing solutions for vulnerability management.
In-depth knowledge of AWS security architecture, including Lambda and AWS Control Tower.
Strong comprehension and application of AI technologies.
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering is highly preferred.
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.

