Senior Security Engineer (all genders)
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Requirements
- 7+ years of hands-on security engineering, including several years owning application and cloud security for a production SaaS platform end to end
- A track record of building security programs (SDLC, vulnerability management, detection and response), not just operating existing tools
- Expert-level understanding of vulnerability classes and attack techniques beyond the OWASP Top 10, able to threat-model a feature and spot subtle authorization flaws in review
- Deep experience hardening cloud infrastructure at scale (ideally AWS): IAM, network segmentation, container security and security-as-code
- Strong software engineering skills, writing production-quality code and building automation from scratch
- Proven incident response leadership as the technical lead when things went wrong
- Judgment to make risk-based calls under ambiguity and influence teams without formal authority
- Excellent English and willingness to be on-site three days per week in Munich or Berlin
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,492 monthly, which is €17,904 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Munich. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €78,006 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
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📍 Life in Munich
About Munich
- •Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
- •Excellent public services
- •Close to Alps
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters with snow
- •Warm summers
- •Close to Alps
Safety
- •Safest major city in Germany
- •Very low violent crime
- •Occasional pickpocketing
Healthcare
- •World-class hospitals
- •Short wait times
- •Comprehensive coverage
Culture
- •Rich arts scene
- •World-famous museums
- •Strong music tradition
Nightlife
- •Vibrant beer gardens
- •Clubs
- •Cultural events
Recreation
- •Parks
- •English Garden
- •Alps nearby
Cost of Living
- •Most expensive city in Germany
- •High salaries compensate somewhat
Munich-based vertical SaaS for construction project management; D-A-CH market leader for digital construction-site documentation, defect management, plans, and AI-assisted workflow automation. Targets mid-market construction companies, architects, and general contractors.
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