SDE Security ( Full Time, Remote)

Job Title: Application Security Engineer

Company: Hike

Location: Remote (India)

About Hike

At Hike, we’re building the Rush Gaming Universe 🎮 📲 💰.

We are a fast-paced, innovative company, and we're looking for exceptional individuals to join our mission to revolutionize the digital landscape. To learn more about us, check out work.hike.in.

Hike Code 📝 (Our Core Cultural Values)

At Hike, we live and breathe by The Hike Code—our core values. These values guide our decision-making, performance reviews, and everything we do:

• Top Talent in Every Role → We believe in a quest for greatness and shared values 🦸‍♂
• Owner, Not a Renter → Proactive and radically responsible. Everyone is an owner 🤝
• Pro-Sports Team → Strength-based, results-driven with a "team-first" attitude ⚽
• Customer Obsession → We exist to delight our customers 😃
• Think Deeply & Exercise Good Judgment → Clear minds, obsession to simplify, and data-informed 🙇‍♀
• Build & Make Magic → Courage to walk into the unknown and pioneer new fronts 🙀
• Be Insatiably Curious & Keep Improving → Curiosity to acquire new perspectives, quickly 👨‍🏫
• Move Fast & Be Dynamic → Ruthless prioritization and quick decision-making 🙋‍♂
• Dream Big, Be Bold & Think Long-Term → Courage to climb big mountains 🚀

Skills & Experience We're Looking For 👨‍💻

We’re looking for a top talent in Application Security. The ideal candidate will have:

• 2-3 years of experience in application security, particularly focusing on web and mobile application security.
• Experience in managing and triaging bug bounty submissions, evaluating impact, and prioritizing fixes based on risk assessment.
• Hands-on experience in penetration testing, including API intercepting and reverse engineering of APKs.
• Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and effective mitigation techniques.
• Experience with SAST, DAST, and other application security tools.
• Awareness of cybersecurity trends, attack vectors, and best practices.
• Cloud security and network security knowledge, with proficiency in scripting languages like Python being a plus.

Your Responsibilities 📲

As an Application Security Engineer, you will:

Strategy

• Design and implement secure application architectures aligned with business and security requirements.
• Develop and enforce secure coding standards across the engineering team.
• Automate security testing in CI/CD pipelines, including SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning.
• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments for applications and services.

Operations

• Conduct regular security code reviews and vulnerability assessments.
• Monitor and respond to application security incidents, working closely with the engineering and DevOps teams.
• Research and recommend new security technologies and best practices to improve application security.
• Maintain security documentation and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

Collaboration

• Partner with engineering teams to prioritize security fixes and integrate security best practices into the SDL (Software Development Life Cycle).
• Communicate security risks and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Hike?

• Tremendous benefits and perks! Visit work.hike.in to know more.
• Join a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment.
• Work on challenging problems in the world of gaming and technology.
• Be a part of a company that empowers growth, development, and creativity.

If you’re passionate about security, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, Hike is the place for you. Join us and make an impact on the future of digital experiences!