Senior Application Security Engineer (d/f/m)

Redefine the future of live entertainment tech

Welcome to vivenu, the global leader in event ticketing tech and one of the world’s fastest-growing live entertainment tech firms. We are transforming event ticketing for global leaders like the Grammys, the Golden Globes, Stanford University and the Hockenheimring turning what was once a simple transaction into a strategic business advantage. Backed by over $65 million in funding, our platform empowers event organizers to own their brand experience, unlock deep data insights, and seamlessly integrate ticketing into their digital infrastructure.

With six offices worldwide and growing, we deliver a customizable, intuitive solution and industry-leading support that simplify even the most complex ticketing challenges – helping organizers deliver exceptional experiences and drive real growth.

Join us and build the future of live entertainment.

With over 10 million end users and usage quadrupling annually, our infrastructure now handles over 1 billion requests per month — and counting. Our API-first platform solves complex system challenges at scale — delivering performance, flexibility, and reliability for the world’s leading live entertainment brands.

• Acting as a trusted advisor to the engineering team to improve our security posture.

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls.

• Performing code and configuration security reviews and advocating for secure coding practices to support an overall shift-left strategy.

• Automating security checks and guardrails (SAST, DAST, and secret scanning) into CI/CD pipelines, promoting a true "security-as-code" methodology.

• Partnering on vulnerability triage and driving remediation.

• Performing and coordinating security tests and threat modeling around our product and the related infrastructure.

• Translating security requirements into enforceable technical controls by automating evidence collection and configuring platform settings.

• 5+ years as a Security Engineer (or equivalent).

• Experience within a high-growth SaaS, E-commerce, or Fintech environment.

• Experience with both API and web security, potential attack vectors, and how to advocate for and implement scalable best practices.

• Expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• Experience with diving deep into the business logic of a SaaS application to determine and verify attack vectors.

• Proficiency in Terraform for securing infrastructure, combined with hands-on experience in integrating security testing.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language for scripting, security tooling development, and automating GRC evidence collection.

• A proven track record of driving security initiatives with a strong sense of ownership.

• Preferred: Experience in a modern application tech stack including GCP, Golang, and TypeScript.

• Preferred: Experience with PCI DSS script security.

• Preferred: Experience in executing Red or Purple Team operations and advanced penetration testing, and the ability to effectively collaborate with development teams to drive the remediation of software vulnerabilities.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related technical field.

Why join vivenu?

Live Entertainment Tech

Play a mission-critical role for global brands, redefining fan experiences from festivals to major sports events. Here, you’re part of the business of fun — powered by cutting-edge technology that brings moments to life for millions.

Sustainable Growth

We scale sustainably on a profitable, VC-backed foundation with true product-market fit. This means continuous investment in our people, products, and long-term vision.

Top-tier Team

Collaborate with over 160 dedicated professionals, including leaders from Google, Slack, and Salesforce. Together, we’re shaping the future of live entertainment technology, one decision at a time.

Global DNA

We’re a diverse, merit-driven team spread across six global offices. Talent and impact are what matter here — not hierarchy or background.

Fast Growing, in All Aspects

Sifted consistently ranks us among the fastest-growing scale-ups in Europe. We’re driven by daily learning, shared wins, and collective growth.

Next-Gen Leaders & Insights

Work alongside some of tech’s brightest minds — from Forbes 30 Under 30 founders to Executive of the Year award winners. At vivenu, you’ll help set the standard for the ticketing industry’s future.

vivenu Inclusion Statement

At vivenu, we believe our people define our success – and that we win with bold, diverse minds. The strongest teams are built on different perspectives, experiences, and voices. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute, grow, and thrive to shape the future of live entertainment globally.

Check out our mission statement and corporate values here .