Lead Product Engineer (Global Security)

rbc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Stock options where applicable

Job summary

RBC is seeking an experienced AppSec leader to own the AppSec roadmap for DevSecOps. You will drive product excellence, build strategic vendor relationships, and oversee AI tool adoption with guardrails. The role focuses on delivering measurable ROI while reducing costs and improving security posture.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AppSec, full-stack development skills, and strong communication across business and tech teams. Toronto-based, on-site role with a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years AppSec engineering experience with modern tooling.
• Full-stack development with JavaScript/React/Node.js/Python.
• Experience in API delivery, data management or analytics.
• Agile product management in tech environments.
• Engineering or CS degree.
• Experience with AI agent frameworks and LangChain.
• Understanding of AI-driven efficiency, CI/CD improvements, and MCP servers.
• DevOps proficiency: Git, Artifactory, Docker/K8s.
• Strong communication across technical and business teams.
• Collaborative problem-solving focused on UX and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Define AppSec Strategy and roadmap for DevSecOps and security controls.
• Drive product excellence with next-gen tech and quality focus.
• Build strategic relationships with executives and vendors.
• Lead AI adoption and establish guardrails for AI tools.
• Deliver results by tracking KPIs, managing costs and ROI.
• Prototype features and strengthen developer education.
• Engage communities through meetups and user groups.
• Own end-to-end release management including planning and docs.

Skills

AppSec engineering

Full-stack development

API delivery

Data management

Business analytics

Agile product management

AI agent frameworks

LangChain

CI/CD

Git

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree

Tools

Github

JFrog Artifactory

Snyk

Aqua

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

What You'll Do ?

• Define AppSec Strategy - Own the AppSec roadmap for DevSecOps and Security Controls, prioritizing initiatives that deliver measurable value to development teams
• Drive Product Excellence - Partner with next-gen technology product management to champion usability, quality, and technical debt reduction
• Build Strategic Relationships - Engage with application development executives and vendors to align strategies and meet organizational needs
• Lead AI Innovation - Drive AI adoption in the workplace and establish security guardrails for AI tools (Agents, MCP, code generation)
• Deliver Results - Track KPIs, manage costs, ensure ROI, and reduce unit delivery costs
• Innovate & Educate - Prototype new features, strengthen developer education, and enhance AppSec learning culture
• Engage Communities - Foster adoption through meetups, steering groups, and user communities
• Manage Releases - Own end-to-end release management including planning, documentation, and execution

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:

• 5+ years AppSec Engineering experience with tools like Github, JFrog Artifactory, Snyk, Aqua; Docker & Kubernetes expertise
• Full-stack development (JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python or similar)
• API delivery, Data Management, and/or Business Analytics experience
• Agile Product Management in technology environments
• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• AI Agent Frameworks and Langchain experience
• Understanding of AI-driven operational efficiency, CI/CD enhancement, and working with models/MCP servers
• DevOps proficiency (Git, Artifactory, Docker/K8s)
• Exceptional communication skills bridging technical and business audiences
• Collaborative problem-solver with passion for user experience and data quality

Nice to have

• Elastic (ELK) and Azure Databricks experience
• RAG-based applications and agentic AI workflows; LLM/GenAI research background

What's in it for you?

• We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

Job Skills

• Decision Making
• Group Problem Solving
• Identity Access Management (IAM)
• Information Security
• Information Technology Security
• IT Systems Integration
• Negotiation
• Software Development
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

• Address: 16 YORK ST
• City: Toronto
• Country: Canada
• Work hours/week: 37.5
• Employment Type: Full time
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2026-08-27
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-02
• Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.