Application Security Engineer | Senior

At Nord Security, we’re creating a safer cyber future.

We help people and businesses take back control of their online security, privacy, and data. From VPNs to password managers, threat intelligence to eSIMs for travel—our teams turn complex problems into solutions trusted by millions worldwide.

Life is online. In this role, you’ll help people own it.

• Proven experience in mobile/desktop applications security assessment: planning, testing, methodologies, and vulnerability reporting.
• Good understanding of how networks work (OSI and TCP/IP models) with a particular focus on VPNs.
• Experience working with stakeholders to define the scope of security tests and identify remediation actions to address any vulnerabilities identified.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices.
• Sense of ownership with strong problem-solving and investigation skills.
• Experience with different OS (Linux, Android, iOS, macOS, Windows) security topics.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships, influence key stakeholders across the business.
• Ability to make product-related business decisions based on threats and vulnerabilities affecting it.
• A healthy dose of assertiveness combined with an ability to compromise.

• Ensure software design security and define secure implementation practices by syncing with teams responsible for the actual product development.
• Ensure that security-related communication between technical teams involved in releasing the product is smooth (act as a “glue” between all teams so everyone’s on the same page).
• Plan and manage development of security tools within the team.
• Create tasks for the product's security reviews (SAST/DAST/SCA results, application security testing, etc.).
• Cooperate with product teams to learn about changes introduced into the product early to make educated security decisions.
• Ensure mobile/desktop applications and browser extensions are sufficiently tested.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Design and deliver training for security engineering awareness & adoption.
• Actively look for internal security gaps within the product or organization overall.
• Address security questions and give advice regarding the direction of the product's security.

We expect all candidates to provide accurate and complete information during the recruitment process. While limited use of AI tools to refine application materials is acceptable, candidates remain fully responsible for ensuring that their submissions reflect their own qualifications, skills, and experience. Any failure to do so may negatively affect participation in the recruitment process. If broader AI assistance is allowed for a particular role or stage, we’ll let you know in advance.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that it may be processed using automated tools for evaluation purposes. As part of our recruitment process, we may use an AI-based application review tool to help assess applications based on skills and experience relevant to the role. This technology is used to support - not replace - human decision-making, and every application is ultimately reviewed by a recruiter.

If you would like more information about how AI is used in this process or wish to exercise your rights under applicable data privacy laws, please contact us at [email protected]. Should you prefer to opt out of the automated evaluation, please submit your application directly to [email protected].