Staff Engineer- Application Security Team

Impact As a Staff Engineer on our Application Security team, you will be instrumental in leading and driving hands-on secure practices across Shipt. You’ll be responsible for development practices across our engineering organization and building software systems to make secure development easier. In this role, you will design, implement, and scale security controls and processes that protect Shipt’s users, empower Shipt developers, ensure the safety of our applications, and protect user data. As a Staff Engineer, you are expected to operate at a high level of technical proficiency, provide technical leadership, mentor other team members, and influence security culture at all levels of the company. If you are enthusiastic and passionate about cybersecurity, enjoy sharing your knowledge, and thrive on personal and professional growth, you're exactly the kind of engineer we're looking for. Our Shipt Cybersecurity team is growing, and we're looking for talented individuals who can work both independently and collaboratively, with a passion for mentoring and developing their colleagues. You will gain valuable experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, contributing to the protection of customers and shoppers nationwide What You’ll Need to Be Successful 5+ years in DevOps, Infrastructure, Platform, or Software Engineering with a genuine passion for solving security challenges through code and automation 4+ years hands on development with Go, Python, and/or JavaScript/TypeScript Knowledge of networking protocols, including HTTPS, TLS/SSL, and secure traffic patterns in distributed systems Experience with the full secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), including system design, implementation, CI/CD pipeline integration, and long-term maintenance of production services Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, such as Terraform Experience working and deploying with cloud platforms, especially Kubernetes Experience building APIs, automation tools, and developer-facing services Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities and remediation approaches Experience translating business requirements into practical development solutions Pay Range: $95,500- $170,000 Please note that the salary range above is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. Skills & Education This list includes key skills used in this job but is not inclusive of all skills needed for the role. Please see any required education below. Go Programming Language, Software Engineering, Terraform (Software)Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience | Required Work Arrangement To foster connection while offering continued flexibility, hybrid team members have the following in-office expectations: Hybrid roles in Birmingham, AL typically work in-office at least 2 days per week, with core in-office days on Wednesdays and…