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AppLovin's global technology platform provides developers the most powerful, integrated set of solutions to grow their businesses–all in one place. Founded in 2012, AppLovin enables developers of all sizes to market, monetize, analyze and publish their apps. Its studios create popular, immersive content and its technology brings that content to users around the world. AppLovin is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with offices globally. Learn more at applovin.com.

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AppLovin is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer who is driven to work on some of the most challenging security problems. You will use your skills to secure products running on large and complex technology stacks. The role is flexible and will be shaped around your strengths, with either a focus on penetration testing and code review, or developing tools (static/dynamic analyzers, fuzzers, etc.).

What you'll be doing:

  • Perform deep architecture and security reviews on highly complex products to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Can see the big picture: Ability to map attack surfaces, assess threats, and prioritize issues
  • Adaptability: Quickly learn new technology stacks, programming languages, and frameworks
  • Methodology: Know how to review code efficiently and automate testing with simple scripts
  • Read and write multiple programming languages. C/C++, PHP, Erlang, Lua, and Python are highly valued, but others will help too.
  • Communication: Strong communicator and team player, know how to explain complex issues with simple terms
  • Deep knowledge: Understanding of OS concepts and internals, compilers, reverse engineering

Your background and who you are:

  • Bachelors degree in a technical field
  • Experience with code analyzers, such as Fortify or Veracode
  • 3-5 years of applicable experience
  • Knowledgeable regarding web application security topics such as OWASP Top 10, and authentication infrastructure (SAML, OAUTH)

Bonus Points:

  • Ability to write complex software in multiple languages
  • Demonstrated experience evaluating code for vulnerabilities and weaknesses
  • Mobile application security (iOS and or/ Android)
  • Experience performing black-box testing of web applications

AppLovin is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, religion, marital status or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.