Hopper

Senior Security Engineer- Ireland

Hopper4 weeks ago
Location

Dublin - Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

EUR 120,000 – 180,000

Level

Senior

Role

Security Engineer

Posted

Jun 1, 2026

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Hopper is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to build and evolve their security infrastructure, focusing on application security, vulnerability management, and creating automated security tooling that seamlessly integrates into developer workflows. The ideal candidate will use AI as a force multiplier to develop intelligent, proactive security solutions that make secure practices both invisible and unavoidable.

What you'll do

Vulnerability Management: Own and evolve the vulnerability management program with a focus on application security, including container images, dependencies, code scanning, and runtime detection
Security Tooling Development: Build and maintain security tools that integrate directly into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows to automate security processes
AI-Powered Security: Leverage AI tools to write code faster, automate analyses, and build intelligent security tooling that scales beyond manual capabilities
Telemetry Assessment: Assess and improve the utilization of telemetry across system infrastructure to enhance security monitoring
Secure Development Advocacy: Work directly with engineering teams to influence secure development practices by creating tools and defaults that make secure paths easier

What we look for

Technical

Cloud InfrastructureHands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, specifically GCP/GKE or equivalent
Application SecurityDeep understanding of CVEs, dependency risks, container security, and SDLC security integration
AI Tool ProficiencyDemonstrated experience using AI coding assistants and LLMs as a core part of development and analysis workflow

Education

Computer Science/CybersecurityBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Security EngineeringMinimum 5 years of experience in software and/or platform engineering with ability to design and maintain production-quality tools

Skills

Required skills

AutomationStrong bias towards automating repetitive manual tasks
Problem SolvingAbility to work with ambiguity and make independent judgment calls
CommunicationStrong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

Security CultureExperience influencing engineering culture around security practices
AI IntegrationAdvanced skills in integrating AI tools into development and security workflows

Compensation & benefits

Salary

EUR 120,000 – 180,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Package

Pre-IPO equity package with potential for significant upside

Travel Stipend

Carrot Cash travel stipend

Flexible Work

Flexdesk All Access Pass and work-from-home stipend

Entrepreneurial Culture

Dynamic environment that encourages innovation and risk-taking

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiter to discuss background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — Deep dive into technical skills, security expertise, and problem-solving approaches
  3. 3
    AI and Automation Assessment — Evaluation of candidate's ability to leverage AI tools and create automated solutions
  4. 4
    Final Interview — Meeting with security team leadership to assess cultural fit and strategic thinking
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Hopper

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Hopper is a travel booking app and online marketplace, leveraging data-driven technology to predict prices and help users book hotels, flights, and car rentals at the best rates.

Montreal, QC, CanadaFounded 2006hopper.com

Tech Stack

Languages
Python
Frameworks
Security Frameworks
Tools
CI/CD ToolsAI Coding Assistants
Other
Cloud Platform
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