Application Security Engineer
Qualifications
- Relevant experience in Application Security, Penetration Testing, Secure Software Development, or a closely related area
- Experience working in large and/or complex environments with a range of stakeholders
- Experience as a developer, architect, security engineer, or in another relevant background with exposure to the software development lifecycle
We welcome candidates from non-traditional career paths and those with transferable skills or equivalent practical experience. If you meet many of the requirements but not every single one, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn alongside technical experience.
Core Technical Skills
- Good understanding of application security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
- Experience performing threat modelling with development teams
- Practical programming experience in at least one language
- Ability to help integrate and scale security testing within CI/CD pipelines
Communication & Leadership Skills
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences
- Ability to build strong working relationships and positively influence stakeholders across different teams
- Collaborative mindset with an interest in coaching, mentoring, continuous learning, and helping others succeed
Desirable Skills
- Familiarity with frameworks such as SAMM, BSIMM, NIST SSDF
- Knowledge of:
- Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Container and Kubernetes security
Certifications (Optional)
- CSSLP, OSCP, or equivalent security certifications
You have a TOYOTA DNA, this means:
- Courage: you are ready to let go of the easy path to reach challenging targets.
- Collaboration: you are a team player, respectful and inclusive in your style, and you take a customer-oriented approach.
- Creativity: your passion drives you to explore innovative ideas and challenge the impossible.
- Curiosity: you combine imagination and fact-based observation.
- Coaching: you share knowledge and feedback with your colleagues and celebrate each other’s success.
Team description:
The Cybersecurity team is a strategic function within TME’s IT & Digital division, supporting the transformation of Toyota’s European IT operations. Joining this team means contributing to resilient security frameworks, helping manage cyber risks in a modern enterprise environment, and playing a visible role in building a proactive security culture across digital assets and operations. The team’s mission is to protect Toyota’s information assets, support regulatory compliance, and enable secure innovation across the organization.
Role Summary:
We are looking for an Application Security Engineer who is excited to help shape and strengthen secure software development practices across a complex enterprise environment.
In this role, you will work closely with development teams to embed security by design, promote a “shift-left” security approach, and support secure development practices at scale. You will lead threat modelling activities, help teams strengthen secure coding practices, and contribute to the evolution of application security capabilities across the organization. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical depth, collaboration, and practical impact.
Formal Role Details:
- Job Type: Permanent contract
- Start date: From October 2026
- Location: Wrocław, Silver Tower Office Center
- Working Pattern: Hybrid – typically 2 to 3 days per week in the office, offering flexibility alongside collaboration with the team
- Reporting line: Manager Application security
- Education level: Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
What we can offer you:
- Health insurance
- Sport card
- Lunch subsidy
- Car leasing
- Languages lessons
- Bonuses