Valence has built the only first-to-market AI native coaching platform for enterprise, offering personalized, expert, and human-like guidance and support to any leader or employee. Were not just talking about the future of work were building it now, with the most innovative Fortune 500 companies across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and technology. Our focus is on the problems that actually decide whether AI changes how organizations operate the ones with no playbook, no obvious answers, and no guarantee of success. If you want to be part of the small group that defines how AI transforms the future at a global scale, this is your chance. And this isnt for everyone. Were not looking for people who want predictability or incremental progress. We only want those who are restless at the edge of whats possible, who get bored when things feel done, and who are driven to redefine what AI can mean for leaders, companies, and the world. Because at Valence, the work worth doing is the kind that redefines work itself. The Role We are seeking a seasoned Application Security Engineer to help us secure our products and platform that serve our Fortune 500 customers. In this pivotal role, you will be working in close partnership with our engineering teams, ensuring that everything they build holds up to our security standards. While your primary focus will be application security, you are joining a small, elite team, and as such you will also work cross-domain, including working with MDM, or talking with customers directly. About Valence Were the only company pioneering leadership coaching for large enterprises in an AIfirst way. Our mission is to transform how the worlds biggest companies approach learning and development, helping teams work better together through AIpowered personalization that adapts to individual goals and organizational culture using the latest advances in machine learning and natural language processing. Weve been featured in Harvard Business Review, TIME, World Economic Forum, Financial Times, Forbes and an Inc. 5000 fastestgrowing private companies in America. Our clients represent the most diverse and sophisticated enterprise AI implementations globally, including CocaCola, Delta, Nestl, General Mills, Schneider Electric, Deutsche Telekom, AstraZeneca, Prudential, CVS and Bristol Myers Squibb. Working at Valence means youll work directly with Fortune 500 technology leaders, building expertise through the most complex enterprise deployments while gaining insight into diverse organizational approaches to AI transformation. These arent just any enterprise clients theyre the companies defining what AIfirst business transformation looks like across every major industry. What Youll Do Stay ahead of engineering: review code, architecture, design, anything thats being considered for release Guide features and designs toward security Provide handson manual pentesting on relevant code changes Build and maintain security tooling to ensure security scales with organisation Advise the DevOps team on infrastructure security best practices Help out with clientfacing security needs, such as client calls What Were Looking For Proven experience securing products & platforms, collaborating with development teams Strong expertise in application security: OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, code reviews, architecture design Proficiency with AI tooling, as part of your daytoday activities Solid understanding of AI itself, including AI threats, adversarial testing Familiarity with AWS and infrastructure security overall Be comfortable writing and reviewing Python and TypeScript, with other coding experience a plus Experience with incident response and SOC processes Knowledge of compliance frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST Experience with enterprise security processes, such as security questionnaires and client calls We dont expect candidates to have deep expertise in every area; strength in application security with curiosity and adaptability across adjacent domains is key What Youll Get Ownership & Rapid Growth Outsized missions from day one, with direct responsibility for companydefining projects Work alongside the executive team with transparency into strategy and decisionmaking Influence on direction through realtime customer feedback and market insights AIFirst Operator Work directly with cuttingedge AI models and nextgeneration platforms Build expertise in enterprise AI implementation across Fortune 500 companies and multiple industries Establish yourself as a recognized leader among peers in shaping how AI transforms work at a global scale Compensation Competitive salary including base + bonuses Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) from day one Generous PTO, companywide R&R shutdowns, and paid parental leave Retirement plan support for US and global employees A WFH stipend, phone stipend and support to work in a We Work or other space as preferred. Equity Meaningful ownership in a venturebacked company at a growth inflection point Financial upside that comes from scaling fast Topup grants as we scale and you deliver exceptional performance your compensation grows alongside your impact TopPerforming Culture A culture built for top talent: intensity to win, growth without limits, and a team that solves hard problems and celebrates big wins together Learn more about us and meetourteam here Location and Work Environment Were looking for a candidate that can fully support our team in ET time zone (e.g. Toronto, NYC). While were open to candidates from other areas, they need to be generally available during Eastern Time working hours. have valid travel documents without work authorization restrictions in the US. Diversity and Inclusion We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer accommodations upon request throughout the hiring process. If you have any questions, please reach out to Allison Langille, Head of People, at [email protected]. Employment Verification & Commitment We use thirdparty services to verify employment history, education, and other information relevant to your candidacy. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these verification checks. This is a fulltime role that requires a high level of focus, availability, and commitment. Employees may not hold concurrent fulltime employment with another organization while employed at Valence. Any outside consulting, advisory, freelance, or other professional work must be disclosed and approved in advance and must not interfere with job responsibilities, availability, performance, or create a conflict of interest - including risks related to confidentiality, intellectual property, or competition. #LI-HYBRID #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Application Security Engineer