Hiring: Application Security Engineer I Company: CarGurus Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:11:37 Employment Type: Internship / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, CI/CD, GitHub, Infrastructure as Code, Java, Kubernetes, Python About the job Experience: •0 to 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, software engineering, or a related technical field •2 years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, software engineering, or a related technical field Required Skills: •CarGurus is looking for an Application Security Engineer I to join our growing Security Engineering and Architecture team. •This role is a strong fit for someone early in their security career who is excited to learn application security fundamentals, build practical technical skills, and grow in a collaborative engineering environment. •Support threat modeling and security risk assessments for CarGurus applications and products •Assist in training developers on secure coding, AI-assisted development, and secure SDLC practices •Help triage, prioritize, assign, and track remediation of vulnerabilities •Contribute to the operation and improvement of code and infrastructure scanning tools and policies that help monitor and enforce security guardrails •Assist in investigations involving application security issues •Partner with development teams and senior security engineers to help design and implement security controls for a cloud-first infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, and related technologies) Qualifications: •Internship, co-op, academic, or hands-on project experience in security or software development is a plus •Interest in leveraging modern technologies, including AI and ML, to improve security outcomes •Operational familiarity with application security concepts such as secure coding, vulnerability management, threat modeling, or risk assessment •Operational familiarity with cloud infrastructure and technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, containers, or infrastructure as code •Operational familiarity with standard SDLC processes and engineering tools such as GitHub and CI/CD automation •Operational familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, Go, Java, or a similar language •Strong passion for continuous learning, especially in cybersecurity and technology •The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. •Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. •This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Compensation: •$96,000 - $120,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!