Senior Product Security Engineer

We are seeking a

Senior Product Security Engineer

to drive the product security strategy and empower our engineering teams to design and build secure software across our diverse product portfolio. This role involves leading the integration of advanced security practices into cutting-edge technologies—such as

Generative AI (GenAI), Large Language Models (LLM), and data governance systems

—while also ensuring the security of our

microservice architecture

and

mobile application

. You will be

independently

responsible

for delivering robust security for every feature and service we provide to our customers. The 

Product Security

team is part of N26’s

Security Engineering Segment

. In this role, you will serve as a

key mentor

and

contributor

, actively promoting N26’s security standards by integrating security practices throughout the product lifecycle. You will provide guidance and support to other engineers, sharing your expertise and helping to elevate the overall security posture of our products. As we embrace emerging technologies like GenAI and LLMs, this role will 

independently

lead efforts to safeguard sensitive data, align with data governance principles, and address risks unique to AI-driven products. You will also ensure our broader product ecosystem remains secure, scalable, and resilient. Additionally, you will

proactively

drive the enhancement of our

Product Security Program

, providing strategic guidance to engineering teams to anticipate and counter evolving threats.

In this role, you will:

• Independently apply advanced knowledge of security architecture

  to guide software engineers in building secure products and services across a diverse technology stack, including microservices, mobile applications, and cutting-edge AI-driven solutions.

• Serve as a technical leader and mentor

  , collaborating closely with engineering teams to understand and address their complex application security needs, including those related to emerging technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLM).

• Perform application security design reviews, threat modeling, and code reviews

  , ensuring security principles are embedded in every stage of the development lifecycle.
• Utilize

  expert penetration testing skills

  to assess and strengthen the security of internal and external applications and services, including AI-powered features and traditional systems.

• Independently develop advanced tooling

  to support the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and other security initiatives across diverse product environments.
• Build

  automation frameworks

  to enable engineering teams to deliver secure features efficiently, whether for AI solutions or traditional applications.

• Mentor and educate engineering teams

  and security champions on secure coding and development practices, including security considerations unique to AI and data governance.

• Empower engineering teams to independently identify and remediate vulnerabilities

  before they reach production, with a focus on both general application security and AI-specific risks.

• Lead reactive incident response

  if a security event occurs.
• Conduct

  proactive and in-depth research

  to detect new attack vectors, including those targeting AI technologies, data pipelines, and LLM-based systems.

What you need to be successful: 

Background and Skills:

• Expertise in software engineering

  with one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, or similar).
• Extensive experience with

  threat modeling

  , security testing, and analyzing applications, including those involving emerging technologies like

  Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLM)

  .
• Prior experience in

  building automation

  to support the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Proven ability to

  lead and mentor

  engineering teams

  , supporting them throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• A

  passion for information security

  and an interest in staying ahead of evolving threats, particularly those targeting AI systems.
• Deep technical knowledge in multiple areas:
  • Cloud and networking security
  • Web application security
  • Mobile security
  • Security challenges unique to AI-driven products and data governance.
• Strong understanding of microservice architectures and working with scalable software in the cloud.
• A

  highly developed ability to identify flaws

  in software and effectively communicate and implement practical solutions.
• Expertise in static/dynamic code analysis, fuzzing, and other techniques to identify security vulnerabilities.
• Solid knowledge of

  secure coding best practices

  and security standards, including the OWASP Top 10.
• The ability to

  strategically balance security risks

  with the need for product innovation and advancement.

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors 🚀.
• Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation. 
• As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.    
• Vacation days vary depending on your location of work. Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.  
• A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and family statuses. 
• A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.

Who we are

N26 has reimagined banking for today’s digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it’s how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use. We've eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do.  Founded in 2013, N26 now has more than 8 million customers in 24 markets. We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe, including Vienna and Barcelona, and a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities.

Sounds good? Apply now for this position.

N26 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.  Based on the provided job description, here's an adjusted version with wording changes to reflect a Senior Product Security Engineer role, emphasizing independence, result-driven work, and mentorship: