AKASA

Sr. Application Security Engineer

AKASA4 days ago
Location

South San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 205,000 – 275,000

Level

Senior

Role

Security Engineer

Posted

Mar 19, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

AKASA is seeking a senior Application Security Engineer to strengthen their healthcare AI platform's security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring a robust software engineering background combined with deep application security expertise to develop, implement, and evolve comprehensive security programs for sensitive healthcare technology systems.

What you'll do

Application Security Program Management: Own and evolve comprehensive application security program, including threat modeling, secure code review, and security testing strategies.
Security Integration: Partner with engineering teams throughout Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to proactively identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
Security Design and Review: Lead security design reviews for new features and architectural changes, ensuring robust security requirements and actionable insights.
Vulnerability Management: Develop and maintain vulnerability management program with risk-based prioritization and systematic remediation tracking.
Security Training: Create and deliver developer-focused security awareness and training programs leveraging technical engineering background.

What we look for

Technical

Programming ProficiencyProficiency in modern programming languages like Python, Go, Java, TypeScript with ability to read and critique production code
Cloud SecurityExperience with cloud security practices in AWS, GCP, or Azure, and container/Kubernetes security
Security ToolingExpertise in integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines, including SAST, SCA, secret scanning, and container scanning

Education

Cybersecurity KnowledgeComprehensive understanding of application security principles, vulnerability classes, and mitigation strategies

Experience

Application Security10+ years of combined software engineering and application security experience
Threat ManagementProven experience in threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and secure code reviews

Skills

Required skills

AppSec ExpertiseDeep understanding of OWASP Top 10, injection attacks, authentication flaws, and security vulnerabilities
Authentication StandardsWorking knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and RBAC principles

Nice to have

Healthcare SecurityExperience in healthcare or health-tech environments with understanding of HIPAA security requirements
Compliance FrameworksFamiliarity with SOC 2 Type II, HITRUST, or FedRAMP compliance standards

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 205,000 – 275,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Unlimited paid time off policy

Healthcare Coverage

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA Contribution

Employer contribution to Health Savings Accounts

Parental Leave

Generous parental leave policy

Remote Work Support

Home office stipend and cell phone/internet reimbursement

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — In-depth technical discussion covering application security expertise and problem-solving skills
  3. 3
    Security Design Challenge — Practical assessment involving security design review or threat modeling scenario
  4. 4
    Team Interview — Meetings with potential team members and engineering leadership
  5. 5
    Final Interview — Discussion with senior leadership about company mission and role alignment
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AKASA

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AKASA uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate health systems and hospital revenue cycle operations, improving efficiency and reducing administrative costs.

South San Francisco, CA, USAFounded 2017akasa.com

Tech Stack

Languages
PythonGoTypeScript
Frameworks
Kubernetes
Tools
GitHub ActionsAWS
Other
GraphQL
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