Staff Application Security Engineer
The Nuclear CompanyWashington, DC
Full Time
Posted June 16, 2026
$150k - $173k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
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- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Preferred Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- The Nuclear Company is searching for an Application Security Engineer to help secure the software, data systems, and developer workflows that power our Nuclear Operating System, internal platforms, and mission-critical applications. This is a high-ownership role for a builder who is equally comfortable reviewing application architecture, threat modeling an API, improving GitHub security controls, and partnering directly with engineers to ship secure software quickly.
- You will work across product engineering, platform engineering, data science, infrastructure, and operations to embed security into the way we design, build, test, and deploy software. You will help define secure development standards, review high-impact product designs, harden CI/CD workflows, and guide teams through vulnerability remediation in a practical, risk-based way.
- This role reports to the Senior Manager for Application and Product Security.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
- Estimated Starting Salary Range The estimated starting salary range for this role is $150,000 - $173,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.
- Export Control
- Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
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- @thenuclearcompany.com
- email addresses. We will never ask for payments or sensitive financial information at any stage of our recruitment process. For your peace of mind, please verify all openings and submit your applications directly through
- our official careers page
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