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Research and Development · Multiple locations · Hybrid

Senior Application Security Engineer

About the job

We are currently looking for an experienced Application Security Engineer to join our Security team!

At Opera, we make web browsers, payment solutions, news aggregation services, and data compression services while ensuring user privacy. Opera’s aim is to give our users the best Internet experience on any device and any platform to our 380 million users worldwide. Our passion is to create products and services which bring the whole world online.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Advise on the secure design of our applications and services and participate in threat modelling.

  • Cooperate with Product Managers and review security aspects of feature candidates.

  • Provide subject matter expertise on application-level security controls and safe programming practices.

  • Research safe implementation of novel features

  • Promote security knowledge across development teams and inspire our security champions.

  • Create secure development guidelines and best practices

  • Validate, track, and prioritize security issues found through a bug bounty or by different internal tools

  • Work on security automation and tools


Job Requirements:

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity

  • Ability to read and understand source code

  • Demonstrated experience with either native code, mobile applications, web-technologies or cloud platforms

  • Previous and demonstrated experience in working with SAST/DAST tools

  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously


Bonus points for

  • Previous experience as a developer before moving to security area

  • Any security certifications

  • Working with bug bounties, triaging findings

  • Ability to write scripts and automate your tools


What’s on Offer:

  • Flat organizational structure with short decision-making processes that boost your creativity and drive
  • A team of experienced and supportive individuals that fosters a friendly work atmosphere
  • Professional skill development
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Smart working technology

Interested?

We will review applications continuously, so apply now! We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Department
Research and Development
Locations
Göteborg , Linköping, Wrocław, Oslo, Warsaw, Barcelona
Remote status
Hybrid

How We Work

At Opera, we are committed to ensuring a workspace that is fair, transparent, and free from bias. Bringing together different perspectives fuels innovation, while equal opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds make us stronger, more creative, and more resilient. Creating an atmosphere where everyone is valued for their skills, ideas, and contributions is at the core of how we work. We don’t just embrace differences - we see them as the foundation of how we collaborate, grow, and succeed together.

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About Opera

Opera is a prominent web innovator that has been at the forefront of internet technology for over 25 years. With an ever-expanding community of millions of monthly active users, Opera remains dedicated to delivering extraordinary online experiences. Opera offers a diverse range of products and services to users worldwide, including cutting-edge PC and mobile browsers like Opera One or Opera GX. These include notable features such as built-in VPN, AdBlock, and Cashback extension, which all serve to enhance security and convenience for our users. Other products include our newsreader, communication platforms, the first built-in AI: Aria, as well as gaming and sports-related apps. This comprehensive suite of products is designed to meet the diverse needs and preferences of Opera's growing user base.

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera has a global presence with major hubs in Poland, China, Spain, Scotland, and Sweden, coupled with operations spanning numerous other countries. As a publicly traded company, Opera is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol "OPRA".

Founded in 1995
Co-workers 501 - 1,000
Turnover 397M
Research and Development · Multiple locations · Hybrid

Senior Application Security Engineer

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