Red Team Engineer

Summary

Join Affirm's Security Team as a Staff Red Team Engineer and contribute to bolstering the security posture of Affirm's products. You will identify vulnerabilities, plan and execute red teaming engagements, review vulnerability data, research CVEs, and continuously review environments for risks. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leading key security projects are essential. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in penetration testing, and a passion for staying current with web technology and security trends. Affirm offers a competitive compensation package including a generous base pay, equity rewards, stipends, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Strong familiarity with MacOS exploitation and malware development
• Experience exploiting vulnerabilities in cloud-native environments
• Ability to organize datasets into actionable intelligence
• Proven track record of discovering security vulnerabilities
• A passion to stay on top of the latest web technology trends and security developments

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities and gaps in Affirm's products via penetration tests
• Plan and execute adversarial red teaming engagements -- emulating real-world scenarios
• Review historical vulnerability data to identify areas of weakness and attempt to exploit systems
• Research critical CVEs/zero days and determine potential impact to Affirm
• Continuously review environments to determine risks and facilitate remediations
• Decompose large, cross-team projects into individual tasks -- managing scope across teams and driving project closure
• Provide support to partner teams during security events
• Enhance Affirm's brand by showcasing innovative techniques through publications and participation in industry events

Preferred Qualifications

• Python & Kotlin experience a plus
• Industry certifications like Offensive Security Certified Professional preferred

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
• Equity rewards
• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
• Remote work