The Role
We're looking for an Application Security Engineer to help build secure-by-default products and services across Quanata's AI-native insurance technology platform. In this role, you'll partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Security teams to identify risks early, strengthen secure development practices, and ensure our applications are resilient, scalable, and compliant.
You'll play a key role in embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle while helping teams move quickly and safely.
Your Day-to-Day
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to integrate security into application design and development
Lead threat modeling exercises and identify practical security solutions for complex systems
Conduct secure code reviews, application security assessments, and vulnerability analysis
Develop and implement automated security guardrails across the SDLC
Investigate, prioritize, and drive remediation of application security findings
Promote secure coding practices through training, coaching, and awareness initiatives
Collaborate with Security, Privacy, and Business Assurance teams to support compliance and risk management objectives
Create and maintain security standards, procedures, and best practices that scale across teams
About You
Associate's degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree preferred
4–6+ years of experience in software engineering, including at least 2 years focused on application security
Experience partnering directly with software development teams to improve application security
Knowledge of secure-by-design principles and modern application security practices
Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, ASVS, MASVS, and common application security frameworks
Experience with threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE, PASTA, or similar approaches
Working knowledge of cloud platforms and modern application architectures
Proficiency in at least one programming language and its security ecosystem
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Bonus Points
Security certifications such as CSSLP, GWEB, OSWE, or similar
Experience working in insurance, financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries
Advanced knowledge of cloud security and application security architecture
Experience with mobile application security, QA testing, or penetration testing
Familiarity with AI technologies, LLM security, or prompt engineering
Experience building scripts or automations to streamline security processes
Active involvement in the security community through conferences, mentoring, presentations, publications, or open-source contributions
Salary: $175,000 to $215,000*
Please note that the final salary offered will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills, and experience, as well as the internal salary structure at Quanata. Our aim is to offer a competitive and equitable compensation package that reflects the candidate's expertise and contributions to our organization.
Additional Details
Benefits: We provide a wide variety of health, wellness and other benefits.These include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental income plans for you and your dependents, a Headspace app subscription, monthly wellness allowance and a 401(k) Plan with a company match.
Work from Home Equipment: Given our virtual environment— in order to set you up for success at home, a one-time payment of $2K will be provided to cover the purchase of in-home office equipment and furniture at your discretion. Also, our teams work with MacBook Pros, which we will deliver to you fully provisioned prior to your first day.
Paid Time Off: All employees accrue four weeks of PTO in their first year of employment. New parents receive twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave which may be taken within one year after the birth and/or adoption of a child. The twelve weeks is applicable to both birthing and non-birthing parent.
Personal and Professional Development: We’re committed to investing in and helping our people grow personally and professionally. All employees receive up to $5000 each year for professional learning, continuing education and career development. All team members also receive LinkedIn Learning subscriptions and access to multiple different coaching opportunities through BetterUp.
Location: We are a remote-first company for most positions so you may work from anywhere you like in the U.S, excluding U.S. territories. For most positions, occasional travel may be requested or encouraged but is not required. Some positions might require travel per the job description provided to the employee. Employees based in the San Francisco Bay Area or in Providence, Rhode Island may commute to one of our local offices as desired.
Hours: We maintain core meeting hours from 9AM - 2PM Pacific time for collaborating with team members across all time zones.
Quanata, LLC is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
If you are a San Francisco resident, please read the City and County of San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance notice. https://www.sf.gov/sites/https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/FCO%20poster2020_0.pdf
This role is employed by Quanata, LLC which is a separate company in the State Farm family of companies.
If you require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to your Talent Acquisition Partner for assistance.
