About the job
WorkOS builds developer tools and APIs that help companies launch enterprise-ready products. The platform covers authentication, identity management, and authorization, supporting developers as they scale for larger organizations. With recent Series C funding and a $2B valuation, WorkOS is trusted by companies like OpenAI, Vercel, and Plaid to deliver critical enterprise features.
The Security team at WorkOS protects the data and identities of millions of users. Security is central to customer trust and the company’s growth. The team values collaboration, a strong engineering mindset, and combines both offensive and defensive cybersecurity experience. Security practices adapt to industry standards and use modern tools to stay effective. Security engineers work closely with product and engineering teams to ensure security is built into every product from the beginning.
Role overview
This Product Security Engineer position focuses on identifying and reducing security risks in real-world scenarios. The role involves working with engineering teams to embed security into products and processes, using both code review and hands-on testing to spot vulnerabilities. A strong interest in AI and automation is valued, as the team seeks to improve security practices using new technologies.
What we look for
- Risk-focused and pragmatic: Able to identify and assess security risks, prioritizing actions that deliver meaningful risk reduction over time.
- Builder with a breaker's mindset: Comfortable reading and writing code, understanding products deeply, and thinking like an attacker to find vulnerabilities while building effective defenses.
- Trusted engineering partner: Builds trust with engineering teams, streamlines security processes, and makes secure choices easier for others.
- Interest in AI: Motivated to use AI and automation to advance security protocols and practices.
Location
This position is based in the United States.
