GoFundMe

Senior Security Engineer

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nonprofit & Social ImpactIndustries

Senior Security Engineer

Position Overview

GoFundMe is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our team and help build a secure platform for giving. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the security of our community-facing platform, working collaboratively with engineering teams to implement and maintain robust security measures.

About GoFundMe

GoFundMe is the world's most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes. Since 2010, our community has raised over $40 billion.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular application security assessments with team members.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on architecture decisions and review pull requests.
  • Handle application vulnerability reports from third-party sources, review, prioritize, and work with engineering teams for remediation.
  • Assist with the delivery of secure coding training.
  • Participate in security initiatives from brainstorming to implementation.
  • Work with incident response teams and participate in post-mortem investigations of security incidents.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience designing and building secure systems with engineering teams.
  • Experience with OWASP Top 10 and other industry security standards.
  • Experience with mobile application security and security testing.
  • Experience securing cloud infrastructure.
  • Understanding of web application architecture and design principles.
  • Prior experience working in a regulated environment.
  • Experience in secure code review, including basic skills in languages such as: PHP, Python, Kotlin, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization positively impacting millions of lives.
  • Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
  • Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • Holistic Support: Benefit from financial assistance for hybrid work, family planning, generous parental leave, flexible time-off, and mental health resources.
  • Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs.
  • Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives and employee resource groups.
  • Community Engagement: Make a difference through volunteering and Gives Back programs.

Company Values

We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose.

Employment Details

  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Location Type: Remote (US)
  • Salary: $125,000 - $187,000 annually + equity + benefits. Salary is determined by role, level, location, skills, experience, and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GoFundMe is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, disability, or veteran status.

Application Instructions

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or interview, please contact accommodationrequests@gofundme.com.

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Skills

Application Security Assessments
Architecture Review
Vulnerability Management
Secure Coding
OWASP Top 10
Mobile Security
Cloud Security
Web Application Architecture
Secure Code Review
PHP
Python
Kotlin
JavaScript
TypeScript
Incident Response

GoFundMe

Online platform for crowdfunding and fundraising

About GoFundMe

GoFundMe is an online platform that enables individuals and organizations to raise money for various needs and aspirations. Users can create fundraising campaigns in just five minutes by sharing their stories and soliciting donations from their networks and beyond. The platform caters to a wide range of clients, including those facing medical emergencies, families in need of memorial funds, students seeking educational support, and nonprofits looking for financial assistance. GoFundMe operates globally and has built a community of over 100 million people who have collectively raised $25 billion through more than 200 million donations. The company generates revenue through voluntary tips from donors and a small transaction fee on each donation, which helps cover payment processing costs and maintain platform security. GoFundMe's goal is to provide a safe and user-friendly experience for both donors and recipients, leveraging community support to help people meet their financial needs.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$1,178.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Social ImpactIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Hybrid Work Options
Family Planning Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Emerging crowdfunding platforms with lower fees could attract users away from GoFundMe.
Partnership with Meta may expose GoFundMe to privacy concerns, affecting user trust.
Reliance on voluntary tips may be unsustainable during economic downturns.

Differentiation

GoFundMe is the most trusted name in crowdfunding since its founding in 2010.
The platform serves diverse clients, from individuals to nonprofits, globally.
GoFundMe's user-friendly interface allows fundraisers to start campaigns in five minutes.

Upsides

Collaboration with Meta enhances social sharing, boosting fundraiser reach and effectiveness.
Specific relief funds for disasters position GoFundMe as a go-to emergency platform.
Partnerships with organizations enhance GoFundMe's reputation as a socially responsible platform.

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