Senior Security Engineer

Talkdesk is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to play a key role in detecting, investigating, and preventing security incidents while proactively identifying weaknesses across our platforms and applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of application and systems security, solid understanding of web technologies, networking, and common attack vectors, and experience with penetration testing tools and techniques.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of application and systems security
• Solid understanding of web technologies, networking, and common attack vectors
• Practical experience with penetration testing tools and techniques
• Experience with the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs and common AI exploitation patterns
• Experience conducting security investigations and incident response
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and common exploitation patterns
• Knowledge of cryptographic concepts and their practical use (and misuse)
• Linux/Unix proficiency
• Experience analyzing logs and security events
• Scripting or coding experience in at least one general-purpose language (e.g., Python, Ruby, Java)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues clearly

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave