About Thumbtack
Connecting homeowners with skilled local professionals
Key Highlights
- Valued at $3.2 billion after Series F funding
- Raised $699.4 million to date
- Headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
- Over 1,001 employees focused on home improvement
Thumbtack is a local services marketplace app headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA, that connects homeowners with skilled professionals for various projects, from minor repairs to major renovations. With over 1,001 employees and a valuation of $3.2 billion following its Series F funding round, T...
🎁 Benefits
Thumbtack offers generous parental leave, health insurance, and wellness initiatives including $1,800 for Thumbtack services annually and a $1,200 rem...
🌟 Culture
Thumbtack fosters a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork, encouraging honest feedback and collaboration. The company values community connec...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Thumbtack is hiring a Staff Application Security Engineer to enhance security measures while enabling innovation. You'll collaborate with various teams to shape system design and guide architectural decisions. This role requires expertise in security practices and a strong understanding of AI integration.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in application security, with a focus on integrating security into development workflows. Your background includes working closely with engineering teams to ensure that security is a fundamental aspect of system design and architecture. You understand the balance between security and innovation, and you can advocate for best practices without hindering progress.
You are familiar with OWASP principles and have a strong grasp of security frameworks and tools. Your ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders is one of your key strengths, allowing you to foster a culture of security awareness across teams.
What you'll do
As a Staff Application Security Engineer at Thumbtack, you will lead initiatives to enhance the security posture of our applications and systems. You will collaborate with product, engineering, and data teams to identify security risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. Your role will involve conducting security assessments, code reviews, and threat modeling to ensure that security is integrated into the development lifecycle.
You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. As Thumbtack continues to innovate with AI-powered features, you will play a crucial role in evolving our security practices to meet new challenges. Your insights will help shape the future of our security strategy, enabling us to ship fast while maintaining customer trust.
What we offer
At Thumbtack, we believe in empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a flexible work environment that supports your professional growth and well-being.
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