Security Staff Engineer - Taskrabbit

Taskrabbit will never use text or chat applications to conduct interviews. We have a thoughtful and interactive interview process that includes an initial recruiter phone screen and several video-based interviews with our hiring teams. Communications will always be conducted by taskrabbit.com domain names.

• Taskrabbit is a remote-first company with employees distributed across the US and EU
• 5 time Best Places to Work in 2022 by BuiltIn. Including Best Companies in SF, Best Mid-Sized Companies, and Best Benefits
• DataBird journal's "Best Places" Best Companies for Diversity, #1 2019 and 2020
• DataBird journal's " Best Places" Best Companies for Women, #4 2019 and #1 2020

You'll love working here because:

• • Taskrabbit is a remote-first company. We value flexibility and choice but also stay committed to regular in-person connection.
  • The People. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams -- people you can be proud to work with!
  • The Values. 
    • Care Deeply. We take time to be present and partner with our team and communities. 
    • Level Up. We navigate through ambiguity and go the extra mile.
    • Be A Better Neighbor. We build a diverse and sustainable community and encourage all voices.
    • Lead The Future Together. We value entrepreneurship and are inspired by action
  • The diverse culture. We believe that we make better decisions when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Women make up half of our leadership team and our diversity representation is above that of the tech industry average
  • The perks. Taskrabbit offers employee-paid health insurance, 401k match with immediate vesting, generous and flexible time off with 2 company-wide closure weeks, Taskrabbit product stipends, wellness + productivity + education stipends, IKEA discounts, reproductive health support, and more. 

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Security Engineer with a strong focus on secure architecture, engineering security, data security, threat modeling, and prevention. As a Staff Security Engineer at Taskrabbit, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our systems, applications, and data. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust security solutions, conducting threat modeling exercises, and proactively identifying and mitigating potential security risks.

What You'll Work On:

• Develop and implement secure architecture and engineering practices across our systems and applications.
• Conduct thorough threat modeling exercises to identify potential security vulnerabilities and risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement security controls and measures to protect sensitive data.
• Perform security assessments and audits to identify and address security gaps and vulnerabilities.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct security reviews of new technologies, products, and services to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and perform secure code reviews.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct investigations, and implement remediation measures.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior security team members.

Your Areas Of Expertise:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role, with a focus on secure architecture, engineering security, data security, threat modeling, and prevention.
• Strong knowledge of secure coding practices, encryption algorithms, and secure network protocols.
• Experience with threat modeling methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in conducting security assessments, audits, and penetration testing.
• Familiarity with industry security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are preferred but not required
• Ability to mentor and influence others to advocate for Security best practices

Compensation & Benefits: 

At Taskrabbit, our approach to compensation is designed to be competitive, transparent and equitable.  total compensation consists of base pay + bonus + benefits + perks.

The base pay range for this position is $136,000-$190,000. This range is representative of base pay only, and does not include any other total cash compensation amounts, such as company bonus or benefits. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above, and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, geography, and level.

About Taskrabbit:

Taskrabbit is a marketplace platform that conveniently connects people with Taskers to handle everyday home to-do's, such as furniture assembly, handyman work, moving help, and much more.

At Taskrabbit, we want to transform lives one task at a time. As a company we celebrate innovation, inclusion and hard work. Our culture is collaborative, pragmatic, and fast-paced. We're looking for talented, entrepreneurially-minded and data-driven people who also have a passion for helping people do what they love.

Together with IKEA, we're creating more opportunities for people to earn a consistent, meaningful income on their own terms by building lasting relationships with clients in communities around the world.

Taskrabbit's commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

An Active Commitment to Equity within our Company and Platform.

We are an inclusive community where all who share our mission and values belong. Our anti-racist culture actively strengthens the knowledge, understanding, and awareness of underrepresented experiences and our ongoing allyship commitment. Our diverse team represents the communities we serve, breaking down systemic barriers, and transforming lives- one action at a time.

Taskrabbit is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Taskrabbit is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. 

Taskrabbit will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.