Product Security Principal

Qt Group; Espoo; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible hours

Wellbeing resources

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Qt Group is seeking a Product Security Principal to lead secure development practices across R&D, ensure regulatory conformity, and manage vulnerability handling. You will influence cross-functional teams and shape how security is integrated into product lifecycles.

The role requires hands-on security leadership, deep regulatory knowledge, and strong collaboration with engineering, legal and product teams. Espoo or Oulu, Finland.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on product security experience across multiple products or teams.
• Good grasp of regulations and standards (EU CRA, IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001).
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response.
• Ability to influence engineers, lawyers and product managers without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Evolve and operationalize SSDLC across R&D and coach engineers.
• Provide technical leadership for regulatory work and conformity evidence.
• Run end-to-end vulnerability management and SBOM processes.
• Lead PSIRT program with complex vulnerability analysis and incident triage.
• Support customers with security questionnaires and evidence.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Legal on architecture and compliance.

Skills

Product security

Vulnerability analysis

Threat modelling

Regulatory compliance

Technical leadership

Job description

About Us

Ever wondered what powers the products people rely on every day? Chances are, we've helped build it.

Our software and development tools help build products for cars, hospitals, factories, homes, and industries worldwide. We help engineers solve complex challenges and create technology people can depend on.

Rooted in Nordic values and trusted by innovators worldwide, we combine deep technical expertise with a culture of curiosity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. With decades of engineering experience and a shared passion for technical excellence, we're helping shape the future of software and embedded development.

We take pride in building tools for people who build the world around us.

About The Role

Qt Group’s software development tools are used to build the systems people rely on every day — in-car interfaces, medical devices, industrial machinery and embedded products of every kind. That means the security of our products shapes the security of our customers’ products. Our product security team sets the standards, processes and practices that keep the Qt Group portfolio secure, spanning Qt, IAR, Axivion, Squish, Coco and Test Center, and our design tools.

As Product Security Principal you are the hands‑on technical expert and senior leader at the center of that work. You bring deep security expertise across the Group—embedding secure development practices in R&D, running vulnerability handling and incident response, and making sure our products meet the regulatory requirements our customers depend on, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This is a senior individual contributor role with genuine ownership and visibility across the Group — you will shape how security works here, not just report on it.

Possible locations for this position are Espoo or Oulu, Finland.

What You’ll Do

• Help evolve and operationalize our SSDLC across R&D — coaching engineers on secure development practices, working with product security leadership to mature our approach, and embedding security as part of how we build rather than a check at the end
• Provide technical leadership for our product security regulatory work across the Group, including the EU CRA: ensure conformity evidence and technical documentation are sound, assess products against applicable standards, and support compliance decisions across all Business Units
• Run vulnerability management end to end, from CVE tracking and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) processes to coordinated disclosure across the Qt Group portfolio, working with product teams and BUs to ensure consistent processes and technical rigor
• Provide technical depth and leadership to our PSIRT program — working with the PSIRT coordinator to handle complex vulnerability analysis, incident triage, and customer communication, ensuring technical rigor in incident response
• Support customers directly — answering security questionnaires, contributing to assessments and audits, and helping sales and account teams with security evidence
• Work across all Business Units and functions — R&D, Product Management, Legal — as a technical resource, bringing security expertise to architecture decisions, standards assessments, and regulatory compliance work

What You Bring To The Table

• Strong hands‑on experience with product security — vulnerability analysis, secure code review, threat modelling in real products, secure development lifecycle implementation. Experience working across multiple products or teams within a complex organization.
• Solid understanding of product security regulations and standards (EU CRA, IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, domain‑specific standards); experience translating regulatory requirements into technical assessments and conformity decisions
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response in a product context
• The ability to influence without authority — you will work closely with engineers, lawyers and product managers who do not report to you
• Strong communication skills in English, including writing clearly for both technical and non‑technical readers

Bonus Points For…

• A security certification such as CISSP or CISM
• Experience in a regulated or safety‑critical domain — automotive, medical or industrial
• Familiarity with additional compliance frameworks such as CMMC, or with ASPICE assessments
• Hands‑on experience with threat modelling (STRIDE, attack trees, data flow analysis)
• Experience with security testing tools and frameworks (static analysis, dynamic testing, code review automation)
• Experience leveraging AI/ML for security improvement or vulnerability analysis
• Familiarity with software supply chain security practices and SBOM tooling

Build What Matters. Grow Where It Matters.

We believe work should support your life, not the other way around. That's why our benefits are designed to be flexible, inclusive, and meaningful across every stage of your journey. From wellbeing and growth to celebrating life's big (and small) moments, we invest in what matters to you, wherever you are.

• Flexibility You Can Count On We offer hybrid working options and flexible hours, empowering you to balance your personal life and professional goals because life outside of work matters, too.
• Meaningful Wellbeing Support From mental health resources to physical wellness programs, we provide practical, accessible support tailored to local needs.
• Opportunities to Grow Whether through hands‑on learning, mentorship, or international collaboration, we invest in your development so your career can grow in the direction you choose.
• Inclusive by Design You'll join a team that values different perspectives, encourages collaboration, and creates space for everyone to contribute and succeed.
• Rewarding Your Impact Our compensation and benefits packages are competitive, regularly reviewed, and locally relevant, ensuring your contribution is recognized wherever you are.

Bring Your Whole Self

The best ideas come from people with different experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to do their best work.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities and provide equal opportunities for all. Our technology may be what we're known for, but it's our people who make the difference.

We'd love to learn more about you. Tell us about your skills and experience, but just as importantly, tell us what motivates you and what kind of impact you want to make.

Tell us about your skills and experience, but just as importantly, tell us what motivates you and what kind of impact you want to make.