Full-Time

Security Engineer

Product Security, Native Applications

Posted on 8/13/2024

Grammarly

Grammarly

1,001-5,000 employees

AI writing assistance platform for users

Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning
Education

Compensation Overview

$280k - $350kAnnually

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid working model; requires in-office presence.

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Kotlin
C#
iOS/Swift
Android Development
Requirements
  • Has 6+ years of relevant experience in the security engineering space.
  • Has strong experience in native app security for at least one of our platforms (Android, iOS, macOS, Windows) and an interest in growing skills for the remainder.
  • Is familiar with programming languages such as C#/.Net, Swift, and Kotlin.
  • Has a strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations, particularly how they interact with native applications.
  • Has excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
  • Has strong communication skills and can explain complex security issues in understandable terms.
  • Nurtures the talent in the team and raises the technical talent bar when recruiting for their team.
  • Embodies our EAGER values—is ethical, adaptable, gritty, empathetic, and remarkable.
  • Is inspired by our MOVE principles: move fast and learn faster; obsess about creating customer value; value impact over activity; and embrace healthy disagreement rooted in trust.
Responsibilities
  • Drive the security posture for our native applications.
  • Partner with the product and engineering teams to integrate reproducible security practices into the product development lifecycle.
  • Develop and implement security processes to identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks in our native AI products.
  • Conduct threat models, code reviews, pen testing, and offensive security exercises, focusing on native applications.
  • Build solutions to technical security problems, fully working as an engineer and not merely an analyst.
  • Support our bug bounty security researcher community and maximize learning opportunities in our engineering processes.
  • Educate and mentor team members on security best practices.
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest security systems, standards, authentication protocols, and product offerings.
  • Represent Grammarly’s security engineering team both within and outside of the company.

Grammarly provides AI-driven writing assistance to help users improve their writing skills. Its main products include Grammarly Business, Grammarly Premium, Grammarly Free, and Grammarly for Education, which offer tailored writing support across a wide range of applications and websites. The platform analyzes text in real-time, providing suggestions for grammar, punctuation, style, and clarity, making it easier for users to communicate effectively. Unlike many competitors, Grammarly is trusted by a significant number of Fortune 500 companies, highlighting its focus on security and privacy. The company's goal is to enhance communication for individuals and teams, making writing clearer and more effective.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$389.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Coda expands Grammarly's capabilities in AI and productivity tools.
  • Growing demand for AI-driven writing tools in education boosts Grammarly's market potential.
  • Partnerships in generative AI position Grammarly as a leader in responsible AI innovation.

What critics are saying

  • New CEO from Coda may disrupt Grammarly's existing business model and operations.
  • Authorship tool could face backlash over privacy and AI detection accuracy concerns.
  • Tech layoffs in 2024 may lead to talent acquisition challenges for Grammarly.

What makes Grammarly unique

  • Grammarly integrates with over 500,000 applications, enhancing user accessibility and convenience.
  • Trusted by 96% of Fortune 500 companies, Grammarly emphasizes security and privacy.
  • Grammarly's diverse product suite caters to individuals, businesses, and educational institutions.

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Benefits

Free food

Company Social Outings

Work From Home Policy

Unique Office Space

Health & Wellness Package

Paid Time Off

401K / Retirement Plan

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