Senior Application Security Engineer

Via

Tel Aviv, Israel

On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with AI-assisted security workflows and cloud-based application testing.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience in AI-assisted security workflows and a track record of building automation tools
— “Design and build security tooling and automation, such as CI/CD integrations, internal services and AI-assisted workflows.”
Individuals who have worked on secure coding practices and application security testing in a DevOps environment
— “Experience with various application security testing tools and techniques (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA).”
Professionals with a background in cloud platforms and a desire to influence engineering culture
— “Experience with cloud platforms (AWS is an advantage). Champion a security-first culture within the engineering organization.”

Things to consider

The role requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in application security engineering
— “Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Application Security Engineer or a similar role.”
Candidates should be prepared to work in a hybrid setup based in Tel Aviv
— “Hybrid work and a lovely office situated in the heart of TLV, in Midtown, close to the light rail and train station.”

How to stand out

Highlight your AI-assisted security tools experience and CI/CD pipeline integration skills
— “Use AI (LLMs, agents, MCP-based tooling) to improve AppSec work such as vulnerability triage, code review, remediation and detection.”
Emphasize your background in secure coding and vulnerability remediation in your resume
— “Experience with secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation.”
Showcase your ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
— “Collaborate with development, operations, and product teams to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.”
Demonstrate your knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and SANS Critical Security Controls in interviews
— “Strong understanding of application security concepts, including OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25, and SANS Critical Security Controls.”
Include projects or roles involving cloud platforms like AWS in your application materials
— “Experience with cloud platforms (AWS is an advantage).”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

secure applications
secure coding practices
application security policies
application security tooling
application security metrics

Typical background

application securitypenetration testingvulnerability scanning

Skills & requirements

Required

Application SecurityPenetration TestingVulnerability ScanningCode ReviewsSecure Coding PracticesApplication Security Testing StrategiesStatic AnalysisDynamic AnalysisSoftware Composition AnalysisCi/cd IntegrationsInternal ServicesAILlmsAgentsMcp-based ToolingApplication Security PoliciesStandardsProceduresApplication Security ToolsTechnologies

Preferred

AI IntegrationCloud Platforms

Stack & domain

Application SecurityOwasp Top 10CWE Top 25SANS Critical Security ControlsSASTDASTSCAPythonJavaScriptRubyCI/CDDevOpsAWSCommunicationCollaborationTransportationAI

About the role

Original posting from Via via Greenhouse

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.
As a Senior Application Security Engineer at Via, you will be a key member of the team, responsible for ensuring the security of Via's applications throughout the software development lifecycle. You will work closely with development, operations, and product teams to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, promote secure coding practices, and build a robust application security program.
What You’ll Do:
Perform security assessments, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and code reviews, to identify security weaknesses in applications.
Collaborate with development teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities and implement secure coding practices.
Define and implement application security testing strategies, including static analysis, dynamic analysis, and software composition analysis.
Use AI (LLMs, agents, MCP-based tooling) to improve AppSec work such as vulnerability triage, code review, remediation and detection, and set best practices for doing so safely.
Design and build security tooling and automation, such as CI/CD integrations, internal services and AI-assisted workflows.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of application security policies, standards, and procedures.
Research and evaluate new application security tools and technologies.
Monitor application security metrics and provide regular reports on the security posture of applications.
Participate in incident response activities related to application security.
Champion a security-first culture within the engineering organization.
Who You Are:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is a plus.
Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Application Security Engineer or a similar role.
Strong understanding of application security concepts, including OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25, and SANS Critical Security Controls.
Experience with various application security testing tools and techniques (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA).
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Ruby).
Experience with secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS is an advantage).
Compensation and Benefits
Our product impacts millions of users around the world providing alternative transport solutions that are more: efficient and accessible, changing cities to make them greener.
Competitive compensation package which includes base salary and equity
Health insurance with a discount for family members
Hybrid work and a lovely office situated in the heart of TLV, in Midtown, close to the light rail and train station
Career development and growth opportunities
Other perks: Freefit and other sports lessons, 10bis/Cibus - you choose!, happy hours, team events, communities and many more benefits
We’re Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We’re driven by a simple mission: to create modern and efficient public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. With our best in class suite of products, we make transit thrive.
Our teams of worldclass engineers, data-scientists, product managers, operations specialists, marketers, transit experts and more bring cutting-edge AI-powered software and innovative technology-enabled operations to our partners across the globe. Founded in 2012, Via builds solutions to digitize, automate, and enable data-driven decision making for entire transportation networks; fixed-route buses, microtransit, paratransit, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and more.
If you’re excited to be at the forefront of modernizing the future of transportation, are up for solving tough problems, and willing to become/already are a transit nerd, we are the place for you. Even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer.

Source: Via careers (Greenhouse)