PrelimPR

Application Security Engineer

Prelim offers a no-code, white-labeled platform for financial institutions to automate and digitize the entire customer lifecycle, from onboarding and account opening to servicing.

Prelim

Employee count: 1-10

Salary: 120k-150k USD

United States only
Build the security foundation for the future of financial institution
The Prelim team is seeking an Application Security Engineer to join our rapidly growing fully remote US team. As our first dedicated security hire, you'll have the opportunity to architect and build security systems that protect financial institutions' access for millions of people. If you're passionate about solving complex security challenges and eager to lead security at a fast-paced remote startup, we encourage you to apply to join our team today!
As an Application Security Engineer at Prelim, you will own the security of the platform that powers digital account opening for financial institutions across the world. You'll work directly with our engineering team, financial institutions customers, and compliance stakeholders to design and implement cutting-edge security solutions that protect sensitive financial data while meeting the complex regulatory requirements of the financial institutions industry.
This isn't just another security role, it's the chance to build something that millions of people will depend on.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and implement security controls across our entire stack, from React frontend to Node.js APIs to PostgreSQL databases.
  • Hunt for and remediate complex vulnerabilities including authentication bypasses, race conditions, session fixation, and CSRF attacks.
  • Build sophisticated authentication, authorization, and session management systems for high-stakes financial institutions applications.
  • Design security monitoring, automated threat detection, and incident response systems from the ground up.
  • Navigate and implement compliance requirements for PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR, and SOC 2 in a practical, engineering-focused way.
  • Lead security code reviews and establish security practices that scale with our growing engineering team.
  • Own security architecture decisions that will shape how millions of users safely access financial institutions services.

Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years in application security, security engineering, or software development with strong security focus.
  • Deep understanding of web application security including OWASP Top 10, authentication systems, session management, and common vulnerability classes.
  • Experience with security testing tools (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning) and the ability to build custom security tooling when needed.
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices, security architecture, and threat modeling.
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS preferred) and infrastructure security concepts.
  • Understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC 2) or willingness to become an expert quickly.
  • You approach security problems systematically, understanding both the technical details and business context. You can identify complex vulnerabilities, assess risk, and architect comprehensive solutions.
  • You balance security with business impact, focusing on practical solutions that reduce real-world risk while enabling the business to move fast.
  • You think deeply about how security vulnerabilities could impact real people's financial lives and take responsibility for protecting sensitive data and user trust.
  • You communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, building consensus around security decisions.
  • You're excited about mentoring other engineers and building security culture across the entire organization.

About Prelim:

Prelim is a cutting-edge software provider that specializes in customer onboarding for financial institutions. Our platform processes millions of account opening requests while maintaining financial institution grade security standards, and we're just getting started.
We're a profitable company growing 2x year-over-year, which means early employees receive meaningful equity grants with minimal dilution. You'll have real ownership in building the future of financial institution infrastructure.
As our first dedicated security hire, you'll have the rare opportunity to build security architecture from the foundation up. You'll work with some of the biggest names in financial institutions while having an outsized impact on protecting sensitive financial data for millions of users.
Our small, brilliant team moves fast and takes ownership. You'll have direct access to leadership, immediate impact on product decisions, and the opportunity to grow into leading Prelim's security team as we scale.
We offer a fast-paced remote environment where your security expertise will directly shape the future of financial institutions. If you're excited to own security at a company that's transforming how people access financial services, we want to hear from you.

About the job

Apply before

Posted on

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Salary

Salary: 120k-150k USD

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

About Prelim

Learn more about Prelim and their company culture.

View company profile

Prelim is a financial technology company specializing in automating and optimizing the customer journey for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Prelim offers a white-labeled, no-code platform designed to digitize a wide array of customer-facing processes. These include, but are not limited to, customer onboarding, account opening for both consumer and business clients, loan origination, and the provisioning of treasury services. The platform is engineered to enhance operational efficiency for bank employees as they review, process, underwrite, and service customers, ultimately aiming to deliver a first-class, device-agnostic customer experience through digital automation.

Prelim's core mission is to revolutionize how financial institutions interact with their customers by making banking technology simpler and more accessible. The company's platform allows for rapid deployment and customization, enabling financial institutions to go to market quickly with new digital services tailored to their specific brand and needs. It integrates seamlessly with existing core banking systems and various third-party services, facilitating real-time Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Business (KYB), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. By streamlining these complex processes, Prelim helps financial institutions improve efficiency, reduce manual data entry, ensure compliance, and enhance the overall customer experience. The company serves a range of financial institutions, from community banks to larger enterprises, assisting them in their digital transformation efforts and enabling them to compete more effectively in the evolving financial landscape. Prelim emphasizes a customer-centric approach, working closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver solutions that drive growth and improve customer satisfaction.

Employee benefits

Learn about the employee benefits and perks provided at Prelim.

View benefits

Health Insurance

Prelim offers full health, vision, and dental insurance.

Home office budget

New Prelimmers receive a stipend to get properly set up with the right equipment.

Unlimited PTO

In addition to nationally recognized holidays, Prelim offers unlimited paid time off.

Flexible working hours

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working hours, and a great work-life balance.

View Prelim's employee benefits
Claim this profilePrelim logoPR

Prelim

View company profile

Similar remote jobs

Here are other jobs you might want to apply for.

View all remote jobs

4 remote jobs at Prelim

Explore the variety of open remote roles at Prelim, offering flexible work options across multiple disciplines and skill levels.

View all jobs at Prelim

Remote companies like Prelim

Find your next opportunity by exploring profiles of companies that are similar to Prelim. Compare culture, benefits, and job openings on Himalayas.

View all companies

Find your dream job

Sign up now and join over 85,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!

Sign up
Himalayas profile for an example user named Frankie Sullivan
Prelim hiring Application Security Engineer • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas