Full-Time

Offensive Security Engineer

Posted on 8/28/2024

Stripe

Stripe

10,001+ employees

Online payment processing solutions provider

No salary listed

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
SQL
Operating Systems
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5+ years experience in offensive security or related field
  • B.S. or M.S. Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Proven knowledge of web application security, including vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top10
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Knowledge of Python and SQL, and familiarity with other programming languages
  • Ability to analyze and interpret application logs to identify and investigate potential security incidents
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise reports
  • Ability to think creatively and holistically about identifying risk in a complex environment
Responsibilities
  • Conduct complex offensive security assessments across a variety of environments, including on-premise, cloud, and mobile applications.
  • Develop scripts and tools to automate offensive security assessments
  • Provide technical expertise in areas such as network protocols, operating systems, and web application security.
  • Work closely with other members of the Stripe security team to identify and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Lead offensive security projects and mentor junior team members.
  • Produce clear and concise reports testing plans, engagement models, findings, risks, and recommendations for remediation
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.
  • Act as the subject-matter expert and primary contact for stakeholder teams invested in offensive security programs and Stripe-wide security initiatives
  • Collaborate effectively with teammates, leading projects, mentoring others, and developing and championing quality standards within the team

Stripe provides online payment processing solutions for internet businesses through a suite of payment APIs. These APIs enable businesses to accept and process payments easily over the internet. Stripe serves a diverse clientele, including small startups and large enterprises, across various sectors such as e-commerce, subscription services, and marketplaces. The company focuses on simplifying and securing online transactions, charging fees based on the volume of transactions processed. Its offerings include core payment services, billing tools for subscriptions, solutions for managing payments in marketplaces, and additional services like fraud prevention, business financing, and identity verification. Stripe's goal is to make online payments straightforward and accessible for businesses of all sizes.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$10.6B

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Stripe's partnership with GoDaddy expands its reach to small business customers.
  • Stripe's stablecoin involvement positions it for growth in cross-border payments.
  • Stripe's data insights offer strategic value beyond traditional payment processing.

What critics are saying

  • Stablecoin adoption by banks could challenge Stripe's cross-border payment market.
  • Stripe's banking license may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny.
  • Involvement in stablecoins poses reputational risks due to illicit transaction associations.

What makes Stripe unique

  • Stripe offers a comprehensive suite of payment APIs for online businesses.
  • Stripe's recent US banking license enhances its direct access to payment networks.
  • Stripe's integration with Magento provides a seamless checkout experience for e-commerce.

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Benefits

Inclusive coverage - We provide a thoughtful and balanced set of benefits that allow Stripes to be their best selves and do great work. Whether that means offering comprehensive mental, physical, and medical health plans, supporting Stripes’ financial futures, providing fertility benefits and parental leave, or making sure Stripes have access to healthy food at the office, our robust programs put Stripes and their families first.

Growth by way of learning - We are voracious learners and teachers. Our Education team delivers an onboarding and product training curriculum for all new Stripes, and hosts expert-led courses on things like project management fundamentals and macroeconomics. Beyond the formal program, Stripes are constantly sharing knowledge with each other through conversation, documentation, reading groups, and informal talks.

A principled approach to food - The food program holds a special place in Stripe’s history and future. These Stripes come to our kitchen from a breadth of backgrounds and experiences, and focus on one proposition—respect. This is apparent not only in the local ingredients they work with or in the gracious, teamwork-driven buffet lines, but also in their approach to growing a global team through sustainable food practices and minimal waste.

Growth & Insights and Company News

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