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Principal Application Security Engineer

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Grindr is hiring! We are looking for Grindr’s first Application Security Engineer to help us build out Grindr’s security program. You will collaborate across various teams to develop, design and execute security priorities that directly impact all of Grindr’s platforms.

 

What’s the job? 

  • Participate in and support application security reviews and threat modeling, including code review and static/dynamic analysis.
  • Own and perform application security vulnerability management.
  • Support and consult with product and development teams in the area of application security.
  • Maintain and grow Grindr’s security training and awareness program.
  • Assist in development of automated security testing to validate that secure coding best practices are being used.
  • Support the bug bounty program.


What We’ll Love About You:

  • BS in Computer Science or related experience
  • 4 or more years application security and/or development experience in Java with a security focus
  • Familiarity with common security libraries, security controls, and common security flaws.
  • Experience with OWASP, static/dynamic analysis, and common security tools.
  • A deep understanding of network and web related protocols (such as TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, protocols).
  • Deep familiarity in a cloud environment specifically around security controls and best practices.
  • A strong understanding of applied cryptography
  • Experience collaborating with developers.
  • Excellent and professional communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to articulate complex topics in a clear and concise manner.
  • Prior experience securing large-scale web/mobile applications
  • Experience assessing mobile web frameworks, iOS, or Android


What you'll love about us 

  • Mission and Impact: Grindr is the world-leading LGTBQ social networking service. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGTBQ people around the world
  • Remote First: We have satellite offices in LA, NYC, San Francisco, and Chicago, and are remote first across the US and Canada. More than 30% of our employees work outside of cities where we have satellite offices
  • Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents
  • Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the US
  • Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and equity
  • Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and up to 90% cost coverage for gender-affirming care
  • Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, and food, one-time home-office setup stipend, and company-sponsored events


About Grindr

Since launching in 2009, Grindr has grown into the world’s largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. We have millions of daily users who use our location-based technology in almost every country in every corner of the planet.

Today, Grindr proudly represents a modern LGBTQ+ lifestyle that expands into new platforms. From social issues to original content, we continue to blaze innovative paths with a meaningful impact for our community. At Grindr, we create a safe space where you can discover, navigate, and get zero feet away from the queer world around you.

As of June 2020, Grindr has new owners with a track record of multiple successful Bay Area start-ups. The new leadership is demonstrating a renewed commitment to creating an experience for users that is safe, fun, and productive, as well as a positive & uplifting company culture in which everyone can be their best selves. At the heart of Grindr’s mission in this new chapter is a shared set of core values including transparency, accountability, experimentation (failing fast), and strong allegiance to the LGBTQ+ community.

 

Grindr is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about how we handle the personal data of applicants, visit our Employee and Candidate Privacy Policy.


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Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
New York City, NY
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Washington DC

What are Grindr Perks + Benefits

Grindr Benefits Overview

Benefits & Perks

100% covered medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous Parental Leave
Flexible Time Off Policy
(2) Week-Long Company-Wide Offline Weeks
Competitive Salaries
401(k)- Matching
Monthly meal & snack stipend
Monthly Work From Home Stipends (internet & Cell Phone)
Fully catered breakfast & lunch (on in-office days)
Monthly Commuter Stipend
Casual dress environment

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Grindr works with a variety of LGBTQ+ focused organizations to support the community. Every year, employees participate/volunteer in the AIDS Lifecycle.
Partners with nonprofits
Grindr partners with several non-profits to support the LGBTQ+ Community. Partnership programs have included working with TransCan Work, Brooklyn Pride Center, and other community organizations.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Hybrid work model
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Highly diverse management team
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Structured interviewing and hiring process, from job posting through to close
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Our dental plan covers $5000 (Premier PPO) $1500 (Standard PPO) of expenses.
Vision insurance
The vision benefits plan covers $250 for glasses and contact lenses.
Health insurance
Grindr offers 100% Employer paid healthcare for employees. Included Health Membership to help employees identify healthcare that works for them. Gender affirming healthcare offered through FOLX.
Life insurance
Life insurance is offered at a flat rate to a $75,000 value.
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Grindr offers access to Ginger and Headspace to employees.
Transgender health care benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
AIDS walk and AIDS lifecycle
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Company-wide vacation
(2) Company wide offline weeks in the Summer and Winter.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Monthly meal stipend auto-loaded to a company provided card.
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Pet friendly
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks

Additional Perks + Benefits

Grindr offers a holistic benefits package that allows employees to leverage as needed. Not only do we have generous health/dental/vision/PTO policies, but we have thoughtfully designed a benefits program to support employees.

We have partnered with Included Health and Folx Health to help our LGBTQ employees navigate healthcare and receive the support they need.

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