What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Security Engineer, Infrastructure position at Tesla?
We are seeking a highly skilled engineer to join Tesla's Application Security team and help elevate standards across our entire vehicle ecosystem. Our connected fleet relies heavily on a complex infrastructure of web applications & APIs that each provide critical data & functionality - the security of these systems is paramount. As an Application Security specialist, you will conduct in-depth assessments, perform code reviews, and work closely with development teams to ensure the robustness of our software security scales.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough security assessments of Tesla's web applications, APIs, and mobile apps that support our vehicle ecosystem
- Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in our software supply chain, including third-party integrations and open-source components
- Perform security architecture reviews and threat modeling for new and existing systems
- Conduct code reviews to identify security flaws in both legacy and new codebases
- Develop and maintain secure coding guidelines and best practices for development teams
- Implement and manage application security tools within our CI / CD pipeline
- Provide security training and guidance to development teams to foster a security-first mindset
- Collaborate with other security teams to address complex, cross-functional security challenges
- Stay current on emerging web application security threats and countermeasures
Requirements
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :
2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
