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Senior Application Security Engineer

CookUnityOnsite

About CookUnity


Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 35 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission:

empower Chefs to nourish the world.


If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

The Role:


Become a founding member of the Application Security team at CookUnity. You’ll work closely with disparate groups inside of CookUnity’s engineering organization, ranging from our Infrastructure and Software Engineering teams to ensure were free from high risk vulnerabilities but also building secure by design solutions.

Responsibilities:


  • Lead application security efforts by performing security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing focused on applications developed in Kotlin, Java, and TypeScript.
  • Identify, classify, prioritize, and track remediation of vulnerabilities such as those listed in the OWASP Top 10 and other common weaknesses.
  • Use and maintain application security tools such as Burp Suite for dynamic testing, SAST/DAST/IAST tools, and other automated security scanners.
  • Collaborate closely with software development teams to enforce secure coding standards and hold Software Engineers accountable for patching vulnerabilities within defined SLAs.
  • Integrate security testing and automation into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous security validation.
  • Define and maintain security requirements and best practices aligned with industry standards such as OWASP, NIST, ISO, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
  • Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security design reviews for new and existing applications.
  • Promote security awareness and provide training to development teams on secure coding and vulnerability mitigation.
  • Respond to security incidents and support remediation efforts.
  • Recommend and implement new security tools and technologies to improve application security posture.
  • Work in Agile and DevSecOps environments to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle.

Minimum Requirements:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • 6-8+ years of experience in application security, secure coding, and vulnerability assessment.
  • Strong development background with hands-on experience in Kotlin, Java, and Typescript.
  • Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, CWE, and common web and API vulnerabilities.
  • Proficient with security testing tools such as Burp Suite, Fortify, Veracode, or similar.
  • Experience with secure SDLC, DevSecOps practices, and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with authentication and authorization protocols like OAuth2, OIDC, and SAML.
  • Ability to work effectively with development teams, guiding and holding them accountable for timely vulnerability remediation.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, OSCP, GWAPT.
  • Fluency in English.

Preferred Requirements:


  • Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure) and container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Learn More About CookUnity


We believe great leadership starts with alignment on vision, values, and ways of working. To give you deeper insight into who we are and what we’re looking for, we invite you to explore: 

CookUnity's Leadership Principles – The values and behaviors that guide how we operate, collaborate, and scale.


We hope this provides valuable insight into our culture and product vision. If this excites you, we’d love to connect!

Benefits:


🩺  Health Insurance coverage🌅 401k Plan📈 We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1🌟 Eligible for a bi-annual performance bonus⛱ Unlimited PTO🗓️ 5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical🐣 Paid Family leave🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises🥘 A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly🧘🏽‍♀️ Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle👩🏾‍🏫 Personalized Spanish coach🌟 Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!

Compensation

All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Pay Range for this position$160,000 - $180,000USDIf you’re interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

Life at CookUnity

CookUnity is the first chef-to-consumer platform, connecting a diverse group of talented chefs with food lovers to create an elevated at-home dining experience. On a quest to unlock the world's best food creators and bring their meals to the masses, CookUnity is home to more than 30 of NYC's most talented chefs. Through a weekly subscription, consumers can select from a robust and ever-changing menu of over 200 handcrafted meals that cater to a wide variety of palates and dietary preferences. Believing that healthy food fuels stronger communities, CookUnity contributes to an ongoing partnership and donation with the Food Bank For New York City, the city's major hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty across all five boroughs.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Empowering Working Chefs, Tripling Their Income, and Supporting Growth2. Fueling Stronger Communities by Partnering with Food Bank For New York City to Combat Food Insecurity Across All Five Boroughs3. Customizable Benefits Platform for Employees4. Generous Amount of CookUnity Credits to Enjoy Our Amazing Meals, Added to Your Account Monthly5. Wellness Perks: Fitness Subsidies to Build a Healthy Lifestyle6. Personalized Spanish Coaching Available for Employees7. Family Leave of 12 Weeks for Primary Caregiver and 4 Weeks for Secondary Caregiver, Fully Paid8. Believing in Investing in Their Own Development9. Health Insurance Coverage10. Stock Options Plan Granted on Day 111. Eligible for BiAnnual Performance Bonus

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