Job Description

About Taskrabbit:

Taskrabbit is a marketplace platform that connects people with Taskers to handle everyday home to-dos, such as furniture assembly, handyman work, moving help, and more. At Taskrabbit, we transform lives one task at a time and foster a culture that is collaborative, pragmatic, and fast-paced. We seek talented, entrepreneurially minded and data-driven people who also have a passion for helping people do what they love. Together with IKEA, were creating opportunities for people to earn meaningful income by building lasting relationships with clients in communities around the world.

This role is hybrid, with 2 days per week in one of our offices (NYC or SF). We are unable to provide relocation support as we are locally targeting these searches. If you are interested in relocating to one of these markets, please indicate in our application questions.

Overview

Senior Security Engineer to join a lean, high-impact security team. You will report to the Security Engineering Manager and work with two other engineers to own and execute technical security initiatives across a cloud-native infrastructure, driving security improvements at speed and scale. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technical security generalist with a proven track record securing modern, cloud-native environments, known for execution velocity, meticulous attention to detail, and leadership by example.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technical security controls aligned to CIS requirements
• Integrate security into CI/CD and infrastructure pipelines
• Build and maintain security automation for detection, response, and evaluation of new security technologies and tools
• Respond to security alerts, lead incident response investigations, and support requests in an on-call rotation
• Drive vulnerability management and system hardening
• Contribute to security documentation, risk assessments, and policy development
• Manage and maintain IT security infrastructure and participate in IT asset security reviews

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering
• Experience securing cloud-native infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and proficiency with Terraform or similar IaC tools
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, and/or Azure
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding principles
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, or detection pipelines (e.g., CrowdStrike, Datadog)
• Proficiency in scripting/automation languages (Python, Bash, Go, etc.)
• Bonus: Exposure to SOC 2, CIS, or compliance frameworks; Certifications (OSCP, GSEC, CKS, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, GCLD, GCPN, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay range for this position is $115,000 - $160,000. This range represents base pay only and does not include other total cash compensation such as bonuses or benefits. Final offer amounts vary by experience, qualifications, geography, and level. Compensation may include bonus and benefits where applicable.

• Hybrid work culture with in-person connection
• Employer-paid health insurance and 401k match (US)
• Generous time off, product stipends, wellness, education stipends, IKEA discounts, reproductive health support, and more (benefits vary by country)

Location & Diversity Commitment

Taskrabbit values flexibility and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military status, or disability. We commit to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as required by law. Our anti-racist culture strengthens understanding and allyship, reflecting the communities we serve.

We will not use text or chat applications to conduct interviews. Communications will be conducted via taskrabbit.com domain names, and the interview process includes a recruiter phone screen and several video interviews with our hiring teams.

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