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This is Engineering at Lattice
At Lattice, we build software that helps people and organizations thrive. Our engineering team values maintainable systems, strong collaboration, and thoughtful product experiences.
As we expand AI-powered capabilities across our platform, security is a core part of how we design, build, and operate our product. Our Product Security team partners closely with engineering to ensure we ship features that are secure by default and resilient in production.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Will Do
You will work closely with product and platform engineering teams to improve the security of Lattice’s applications and services.
Product Security & Engineering Partnership:
- Partner with engineers to identify, triage, and remediate security issues in product features and services
- Participate in security reviews and threat modeling for new features and systems
- Perform security-focused code reviews and help identify common vulnerabilities
- Contribute to secure-by-default patterns, libraries, and tooling in our TypeScript-based stack
Security Tooling & Operations:
- Help implement and operate security tooling (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, etc.)
- Support vulnerability management workflows, including internal findings and bug bounty reports
- Assist in investigating security issues and assessing risk and impact
Cloud & Platform Security:
- Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to improve application and cloud security posture
- Contribute to improving security practices in AWS-based environments
AI/LLM Security:
- Assist in identifying and mitigating risks in AI/LLM-powered features, including prompt injection, data leakage, and unsafe output handling
- Apply emerging best practices (OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications) to real product use cases
Security Enablement:
- Contribute to security guidance, documentation, and training for engineering teams
- Help improve how security is integrated into the development lifecycle
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Will Bring to the Table
Experience that is important for you to have at some level:
- 1–3+ years of experience in product security, application security, or software engineering
- Experience writing and maintaining code in JavaScript/TypeScript (or similar languages like Python or Ruby)
- Familiarity with common web and API vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
- Exposure to security testing tools (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, etc.)
- Experience working in or with cloud environments (AWS or similar)
Technical Approach:
- Ability to identify common security risks and suggest practical mitigations
- Understanding of secure coding practices and basic security controls
- Interest in how security decisions impact real-world product systems
Collaboration & Growth:
- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with engineering teams
- Willingness to ask questions, learn quickly, and take ownership of well-scoped problems
- Ability to contribute to team discussions and share security context effectively
Experience that would be nice to have:
- Experience with modern web architectures (Next.js, NestJS, GraphQL)
- Familiarity with containerization or Kubernetes
- Experience or interest in AI/LLM security, including
COMPENSATION
The estimated annual cash salary for this role is $116,500 - $154,000. This position is also eligible for incentive stock options, subject to the terms of Lattice’s applicable plans.
BENEFITS
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Emergency Weather Support
- Wellness Apps
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time off inclusive of holidays and sick time
- Commuter & Parking Accounts
- Lunches in the Office
- Internet and Phone Stipend
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Financial Planning
- Learning & Development Budget
Note on Pay Transparency:
Lattice provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Lattice factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.
Additionally, Lattice leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lattice reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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ABOUT LATTICE
Lattice is on a mission to build cultures where employees and their companies thrive. In an age where employees have more choices than ever before, businesses that put employees first are winning 🏅– and Lattice is building the tools to empower those people-centric companies.
Lattice is a people success platform that offers performance reviews, employee engagement surveys, real-time feedback, weekly check-ins, goal setting, and career planning in a way that allows companies to focus on employee development, growth, and engagement – yielding stronger employee retention, performance, and impact to the bottom line 📈. Since launching in 2016, we have grown to over 5,000+ customers globally, including brands like Loom, Robinhood, and Gusto.
Lattice is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Lattice is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
By clicking the "Submit Application" button below, you consent to Lattice processing your personal information for the purpose of assessing your candidacy for this position in accordance with Lattice's Job Applicant Privacy Policy.
INTRODUCTION
This is Engineering at Lattice
At Lattice, we build software that helps people and organizations thrive. Our engineering team values maintainable systems, strong collaboration, and thoughtful product experiences.
As we expand AI-powered capabilities across our platform, security is a core part of how we design, build, and operate our product. Our Product Security team partners closely with engineering to ensure we ship features that are secure by default and resilient in production.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Will Do
You will work closely with product and platform engineering teams to improve the security of Lattice’s applications and services.
Product Security & Engineering Partnership:
- Partner with engineers to identify, triage, and remediate security issues in product features and services
- Participate in security reviews and threat modeling for new features and systems
- Perform security-focused code reviews and help identify common vulnerabilities
- Contribute to secure-by-default patterns, libraries, and tooling in our TypeScript-based stack
Security Tooling & Operations:
- Help implement and operate security tooling (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, etc.)
- Support vulnerability management workflows, including internal findings and bug bounty reports
- Assist in investigating security issues and assessing risk and impact
Cloud & Platform Security:
- Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to improve application and cloud security posture
- Contribute to improving security practices in AWS-based environments
AI/LLM Security:
- Assist in identifying and mitigating risks in AI/LLM-powered features, including prompt injection, data leakage, and unsafe output handling
- Apply emerging best practices (OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications) to real product use cases
Security Enablement:
- Contribute to security guidance, documentation, and training for engineering teams
- Help improve how security is integrated into the development lifecycle
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Will Bring to the Table
Experience that is important for you to have at some level:
- 1–3+ years of experience in product security, application security, or software engineering
- Experience writing and maintaining code in JavaScript/TypeScript (or similar languages like Python or Ruby)
- Familiarity with common web and API vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
- Exposure to security testing tools (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, etc.)
- Experience working in or with cloud environments (AWS or similar)
Technical Approach:
- Ability to identify common security risks and suggest practical mitigations
- Understanding of secure coding practices and basic security controls
- Interest in how security decisions impact real-world product systems
Collaboration & Growth:
- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with engineering teams
- Willingness to ask questions, learn quickly, and take ownership of well-scoped problems
- Ability to contribute to team discussions and share security context effectively
Experience that would be nice to have:
- Experience with modern web architectures (Next.js, NestJS, GraphQL)
- Familiarity with containerization or Kubernetes
- Experience or interest in AI/LLM security, including
COMPENSATION
The estimated annual cash salary for this role is $116,500 - $154,000. This position is also eligible for incentive stock options, subject to the terms of Lattice’s applicable plans.
BENEFITS
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Emergency Weather Support
- Wellness Apps
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time off inclusive of holidays and sick time
- Commuter & Parking Accounts
- Lunches in the Office
- Internet and Phone Stipend
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Financial Planning
- Learning & Development Budget
Note on Pay Transparency:
Lattice provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Lattice factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.
Additionally, Lattice leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lattice reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
LI-remote
ABOUT LATTICE
Lattice is on a mission to build cultures where employees and their companies thrive. In an age where employees have more choices than ever before, businesses that put employees first are winning 🏅– and Lattice is building the tools to empower those people-centric companies.
Lattice is a people success platform that offers performance reviews, employee engagement surveys, real-time feedback, weekly check-ins, goal setting, and career planning in a way that allows companies to focus on employee development, growth, and engagement – yielding stronger employee retention, performance, and impact to the bottom line 📈. Since launching in 2016, we have grown to over 5,000+ customers globally, including brands like Loom, Robinhood, and Gusto.
Lattice is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Lattice is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
By clicking the "Submit Application" button below, you consent to Lattice processing your personal information for the purpose of assessing your candidacy for this position in accordance with Lattice's Job Applicant Privacy Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Product Security Engineer
Target companies with dedicated security teams
Large tech companies and fintech firms with established product security functions are far more likely to sponsor visas than early-stage startups. Look for organizations that have filed H-1B petitions for security engineering roles in previous years.
Frame your experience around product risk, not just tools
Employers want engineers who understand how security fits into the product lifecycle. Highlight threat modeling, secure design reviews, or vulnerability triage work rather than listing certifications alone. That framing signals engineering judgment, not just technical skill.
Get your STEM OPT extension filed early
Product Security Engineer qualifies as a STEM role under CIP code 11.0701 (Computer Science). File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires to avoid any gap in work authorization during your job search.
Address sponsorship directly in your cover letter
Many hiring managers assume international candidates require expensive or complicated sponsorship. A single sentence clarifying that you're authorized to work on OPT and eligible for H-1B sponsorship removes that uncertainty before it becomes a reason to pass on your application.
Pursue roles on the product engineering side, not just IT security
Product Security Engineers embedded in software development teams are more likely to be hired by engineering-forward companies that sponsor visas routinely. IT or compliance-focused security roles often sit in departments with less H-1B filing history.
Build a portfolio of documented security work
Open-source security tooling contributions, CVE disclosures, or documented bug bounty findings give hiring managers concrete evidence of your skills. This is especially useful when competing against candidates who already hold full work authorization.
Product Security Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Product Security Engineer qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Product Security Engineer roles fall under STEM-designated fields, most commonly computer science (CIP code 11.0701) or computer and information systems security (CIP code 11.1003). If your degree is in one of these fields, you're eligible to apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total OPT work authorization.
Do employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Product Security Engineers?
Yes. Product Security Engineer is classified as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines because it requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Large technology companies, financial institutions, and healthcare organizations with mature security programs file H-1B petitions for this role regularly. You can browse companies currently hiring on Migrate Mate to identify those with a track record of sponsorship.
Can I work as a Product Security Engineer on day-one OPT before finding a STEM employer?
Yes, as long as your employment is directly related to your degree field. Your initial 12-month OPT period doesn't require a formal training plan. Once you move to a STEM OPT extension, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled and you'll need a signed training plan (Form I-983) on file. Confirm your employer's E-Verify status before accepting an offer.
What degree backgrounds typically qualify for Product Security Engineer roles on OPT?
Most Product Security Engineer positions require a degree in computer science, computer engineering, information security, or a closely related field. Some employers also accept electrical engineering or mathematics degrees when the candidate has demonstrated security experience. Your OPT work authorization must be tied to your specific degree field, so confirm the role aligns before applying.
How should I handle the sponsorship question if an employer says they don't sponsor visas?
Clarify that you're currently authorized to work on OPT and won't need sponsorship immediately. Many employers who say they don't sponsor are actually unfamiliar with OPT. If they're unwilling to consider future H-1B sponsorship at all, it's worth moving on. Focus your search on companies that have sponsored security engineering roles before.