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Senior Software Engineer (Security) (Remote from Philippines)

Jobgether Philippines 1 day ago

engineering

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Security) in Philippines.

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain advanced security features for large-scale web platforms, ensuring resilience against emerging threats and protecting sensitive data. You will work closely with engineering and product teams to implement secure software practices, perform thorough testing, and contribute to the overall security architecture. This position offers the opportunity to influence the security posture of a widely used platform, participate in cross-functional projects, and mentor team members on secure coding and best practices. Operating in a remote-first, globally distributed team, you will balance technical innovation with operational excellence while fostering a collaborative and transparent engineering culture.

Accountabilities:

Design, develop, and deliver security features and enhancements for web platforms

Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure safe architectural and implementation decisions

Lead by example in code review, decision-making, and team culture, fostering transparency, empathy, and collaboration

Develop, review, and deploy security solutions implemented by the team and community contributors

Maintain security-critical components, address technical debt, and perform security maintenance

Provide support during application security incidents and operational challenges

Mentor and guide less experienced engineers on secure development practices

Requirements:

5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a focus on security

Proficiency in PHP and JavaScript and experience working in modern codebases

Strong understanding of secure software development, threat modeling, and application-level vulnerabilities

Ability to break down complex projects into actionable tasks and create proofs of concept

Experience explaining security issues, privacy risks, and mitigation strategies to non-technical stakeholders

Comfort working in a remote, distributed team environment

Nice-to-have: experience with bot detection, CAPTCHA, security countermeasures, MediaWiki, open-source contributions, and secure design patterns

Benefits:

Competitive, location-adjusted compensation

Flexible remote work environment

Opportunities for professional growth and learning specialist security skills

Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Supportive resources for personal and professional development

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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