Balance Speed and Quality
Engineers are expected to balance delivery speed with a strong commitment to quality, meeting agreed timelines while producing reliable, maintainable, and well-tested solutions. Sound judgment in making trade-offs between velocity and long-term sustainability is essential
Collaborate Effectively
Engineering is collaborative by default. Team members are expected to contribute constructively in design discussions, reviews, and planning, communicate clearly about progress and risks, and support shared team outcomes in both hybrid and distributed environments
Build and Maintain Systems
Engineers are responsible for building new capabilities while maintaining and improving existing systems. This includes designing scalable solutions, reducing technical debt, supporting operational stability, and contributing to continuous improvement
Operate with Autonomy
A high degree of autonomy is expected. Given clear objectives, engineers should independently translate problems into actionable technical approaches, proactively identify improvements, and continuously expand relevant technical expertise
Ownership and Accountability
Ownership is fundamental. Engineers are accountable for the quality, performance, and customer impact of their work from design through post-release support, and are expected to follow through on commitments
AI-Enabled Engineering
AI is reshaping how software is built, and we are committed to leveraging it as a force multiplier for creativity, impact, and capability. Engineers are expected to confidently apply strong technical fundamentals while embracing AI tools and approaches to enhance productivity, problem-solving, and innovation. Curiosity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for integrating AI into meaningful product development are essential
Contribute to Team Culture
Engineers contribute positively to a culture of professionalism, transparency, low bureaucracy, and mutual respect, strengthening team performance through authenticity, curiosity, and collaboration
About the Role!
Seeking a development & cloud focused AppSec Engineer to join our expanding security team
The ideal candidate will have passion for AppSec, Cloud and AI. They will be a skilled communicator and relationship builder capable of promoting and building security practices across the organization and into our development processes
AI is reshaping practices across the board and at Karbon we’re fully committed. We don’t see AI as a replacement but as a force multiplier. We’re looking for Security Engineers who are confident in network & security fundamentals, driven to grow, and excited by the challenges and opportunities AI brings
Gain global experience across Australia, New Zealand, UK, and Canada
Strong benefits package including
Flexible Time Off with an encouraged 4 weeks use per year
Company paid medical for you and eligible spouse/partner and dependents
Paid dental and vision and eligible spouse/partner and dependents
401(k) with company matching
Flexible Spending Account
Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
Work-from-home stipend
Work with (and learn from) an experienced, high-performing team
A collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity, invests in development and provides consistent feedback
Be part of a fast-growing company that firmly believes in promoting high performers from within
The range provided is broad and takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are reviewed when making a hiring decision, such as physical location/cost of living in that location, years of experience, skills, and other business needs
It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and each compensation decision is dependent on each individual case. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package, which for some roles may include a target bonus, for some roles very competitive equity grant, and very generous benefits. While we believe competitive compensation is a critical aspect of you deciding to join us, we do hope you also spend time considering why our mission, purpose and values are right for you. We are creating something transformational here, and we hope you are as excited about the future as we are!
Please be aware that Karbon will only contact you via email from our domain, karbonhq.com. If you receive an email from any other domain, please do not click any of those links
Karbon embraces diversity and inclusion, aligning with our values as a business. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. If you've made it this far in the job description but your past experience doesn't perfectly align, we do encourage you to still apply. You could still be the right person for the role!
We recruit and reward people based on capability and performance. We don’t discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, physical or cognitive ability, and other diversity dimensions that may hinder inclusion in the organization
Generally, if you are a good person, we want to talk to you
At this time, we request that agency referrals are not submitted for this position. We appreciate your understanding and encourage direct applications from interested candidates. Thank you!
As we hire across various locations within the USA we are required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role
The estimated base salary range for this role is
$131,000—$169,000 USD