Application Security Engineering Manager
Core
Lead and grow an Application Security team building AI-native security tooling and embedding security into the development lifecycle for a high-growth AI video platform.
Role type
Engineering Manager, Application Security
Builds
AI-native / agentic security tooling, security architecture, and secure-by-default practices for an AI-assisted development environment.
Domain
AI / Machine Learning / Application Security
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Application security strategy, threat modelling, secure design review, (AI-)SAST/SCA tooling, vulnerability management, security automation, Python, JavaScript, AWS, GCP, GitHub Actions, people management, hiring, performance management
Preferred skills
Kubernetes (operational/security perspective), Semgrep, Wiz, CrowdStrike, HackerOne, experience as Staff or Principal security engineer
Technologies
Python, JavaScript, AWS, GCP, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, Semgrep, Wiz, CrowdStrike, HackerOne, Claude Code, Cursor, StepSecurity
Responsibilities
Lead, support, enable and grow the AppSec team; Own the formalisation of AppSec strategy and roadmap; Act as a credible technical partner on threat models and security architecture; Define and maintain team operating rhythm; Interface between AppSec and the rest of the organisation; Participate in maintaining and evolving AI-assisted development security approach; Own AppSec's relationship with the broader Security function; Represent AppSec externally with customers, auditors, and in compliance programmes.
Seniority
Manager, leading a team of Senior and Staff-level engineers
