Application Security Architect

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Tel Aviv, ISR
Hybrid
Senior level
Big Data • eCommerce • Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software
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The Role
Evaluate and improve application security architecture, designs, code, processes, and tools. Identify vulnerabilities and security gaps, conduct threat modeling and security reviews, collaborate with developers and product managers to remediate risks, implement security best practices, and support response to security issues, including those involving AI systems, LLM applications, and AI agents.
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About Us

Riskified empowers businesses to unleash ecommerce growth by taking risk off the table. Many of the world’s biggest brands and publicly traded companies selling online rely on Riskified for guaranteed protection against chargebacks, to fight fraud and policy abuse at scale, and to improve customer retention. Developed and managed by the largest team of ecommerce risk analysts, data scientists and researchers, Riskified’s AI-powered fraud and risk intelligence platform analyzes the individual behind each interaction to provide real-time decisions and robust identity-based insights. Riskified is proud to work with incredible companies in virtually all industries including Acer, Gucci, Lorna Jane, GoPro, and many more.

We thrive in a collaborative work setting, alongside great people, to build and enhance products that matter. Abundant opportunities to create and contribute provide us with a sense of purpose that extends beyond ourselves, leaving a lasting impact. These sentiments capture why we choose Riskified every day.

 About the Role

The Application Security team at Riskified ensures the security of Riskified’s products. In this role you will evaluate security architecture, design and implement technology, processes, and procedures by collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and other members of the security team.

 What You'll Be Doing
  • Initiate and improve processes, tools, and documentation that will support application security requirements
  • Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures, services and products
  • Evaluate architecture, design, and code to identify and resolve potential vulnerabilities and security risks
  • Work closely with development teams to prioritise and resolve application security issues and implement security best practices, frameworks, etc.
  • Assist in identifying and responding to security issues in Riskified’s environment

Qualifications
  • 5+ years application security hands-on experience
  • Experience performing security design and code reviews, threat modeling and customizing application security solutions
  • Strong understanding of common security attacks and their remediation
  • Hands-on experience with AI tools and AI-based security solutions
  • Experience performing security design reviews and security testing for AI systems, LLM-based applications, and AI agents
  • Experience with programming languages: Ruby, Scala, Python, JavaScript, etc. (Advantage)
  • Ability to work well with developers and product management
  • Experience working in high scale SaaS environment (Advantage)
  • Knowledge of microservice architecture, web technologies and APIs (Advantage) 
  • Ability to explain complex security problems
  • Excellent problem solving skills
Life at Riskified

We are a fast-growing and dynamic tech company with 750+ team members globally. We value collaboration and innovative thinking. We’re looking for bright, driven, and passionate people to grow with us.

Our Tel-Aviv team is currently working in a hybrid of remote and in-office work. We have recently moved to our new space in Tel Aviv - check it out here! 

Some of our Tel Aviv Benefits & Perks:

  • Equity for all employees, Keren Hishtalmut, pension
  • Private medical insurance, extra time off for parents and caregivers
  • Commuter and parking benefits
  • Team events, fully-stocked kitchen,lunch stipend, happy hours, yoga, pilates, functional training, basketball, soccer
  • Wide-ranging opportunities to volunteer and make an impact
  • Commitment to your professional development with global onboarding, skills-based courses, lunch & learns
  • Awesome Riskified gifts and swag! 

In the News

Geektime: Riskified Goes Public

Walla!: Happy Hour at the Riskified Offices

Geektime Insider: A look at Riskified Tel Aviv

Globes: Riskified to contribute the highest amount up to date to Tmura

Globes: Riskified is among Israel’s fastest growing companies 

TechCrunch: Riskified Prevents Fraud on Your Favorite E-commerce Site

Riskified is deeply committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all individuals. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of hands-on application security experience
  • Experience performing security design and code reviews, threat modeling, and customizing application security solutions
  • Strong understanding of common security attacks and their remediation
  • Hands-on experience with AI tools and AI-based security solutions
  • Experience performing security design reviews and security testing for AI systems, LLM-based applications, and AI agents
  • Experience with programming languages such as Ruby, Scala, Python, or JavaScript
  • Ability to work effectively with developers and product management
  • Experience working in a high-scale SaaS environment
  • Knowledge of microservice architecture, web technologies, and APIs
  • Ability to explain complex security problems
  • Excellent problem-solving skills

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Riskified Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage starts on day one with the company covering the majority of premiums for employees and dependents, and basic dental and vision are listed as 100% employer‑paid for U.S./NYC roles. Mental‑health resources and HSA matching are also highlighted.
  • Retirement Support — U.S. roles include a 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting. Region‑specific retirement programs (such as pension and Keren Hishtalmut in Israel) are also noted.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as roughly 20–30 days depending on arrangement, with additional company‑wide recharge periods. Some listings also mention sick/mental‑health days and volunteer time.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
680 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Riskified (NYSE:RSKD) empowers businesses to unleash ecommerce growth by outsmarting risk. Many of the world’s biggest brands and publicly traded companies selling online rely on Riskified for guaranteed protection against chargebacks, to fight fraud and policy abuse at scale, and to improve customer retention. Developed and managed by the largest team of ecommerce risk analysts, data scientists and researchers, Riskified’s AI-powered fraud and risk intelligence platform analyzes the individual behind each interaction to provide real-time decisions and robust identity-based insights. Riskified is proud to work with incredible companies in virtually all industries including Acer, Gucci, Lorna Jane, GoPro, and many more. We thrive in a collaborative work setting, alongside great people, to build and enhance products that matter. Abundant opportunities to create and contribute provide us with a sense of purpose that extends beyond ourselves, leaving a lasting impact. These sentiments capture why we choose Riskified every day.

Why Work With Us

Riskified empowers businesses to realize the full potential of eCommerce by making it safe, accessible, and frictionless. Our members are proud to work on products that provide innovative solutions to real-world problems. It’s an exciting and collaborative environment, and the company invests just as much in its employees as it does in its clients.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Our hybrid policy allows employees to work both at home and in our office to provide flexibility and enhance collaboration amongst teams. Our NYC team works in a hybrid work model of 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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