Pre-Sales Application Security Engineers Min. 7 Year

Rapifuzz; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RapiFuzz is seeking a high‑caliber Pre‑Sales Application Security Engineer focused on API Security Testing and SBOM. You will collaborate with Sales, Solution Architects, and customers to drive technical engagements, craft proposals, and deliver compelling demonstrations.

This in‑office role covers Gurgaon with work‑from‑home options for Bangalore and Mumbai. Candidates should have 7+ years in API security and supply‑chain security, plus hands‑on SBOM and Open Source Governance experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Security certifications preferred: CISSP, CEH, CSSLP, GWAPT, OSCP, API Security certifications.
• Experience in Pre‑Sales or Customer‑facing security roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical discovery sessions with enterprise customers.
• Understand customer application security and API security requirements.
• Design and position security solutions aligned to customer needs.
• Deliver technical presentations, workshops, and product demonstrations.
• Create customized presentations and solution decks for customer engagements.
• Support Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technical evaluations.

Skills

API Security Testing

SBOM

Open Source Governance

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Cloud Security

Kubernetes

Containers

Secure SDLC

Threat Modeling

REST

GraphQL

SOAP

gRPC

JWT/OIDC

OAuth

API Gateways

Service Mesh

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science or related field

Job description

Pre-Sales Application Security Engineers

At RapiFuzz®, we’re dedicated to our mission of ‘making security simple,’ and empowering organizations against the ever‑evolving landscape of digital threats. Our core motivation revolves around securing digital environments and safeguarding sensitive data. Upholding values of integrity, innovation, collaboration, and customer‑centricity, we strive to offer unparalleled cybersecurity solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. We’re an innovator in the cybersecurity domain, proud of our diverse portfolio of next‑gen products and services designed to tackle a wide array of security challenges. Our team comprises seasoned cybersecurity professionals with extensive industry experience and deep domain knowledge.

We are looking for a highly skilled and customer‑facing Pre‑Sales Engineer specializing in API Security Testing, and Software Supply Chain Security (SBOM). The candidate will work closely with Sales, Solution Architects, and Customers to drive technical engagements, solution positioning, demonstrations, RFP responses, and technical proposal creation.

If you love mixing deep technical chops with storytelling and you enjoy being the ‘trusted advisor’ in the room—this role is built for you.

Location

1 Position each in Gurgaon, Mumbai and Bangalore

Employment Type - Full‑Time – In Office in Gurgaon and Work From Home for Bangalore and Mumbai

Experience

7+ years overall experience and past 4+ years hands‑on experience in API Security and Software Supply Chain Security and Open Source Governance (SBOM)

Key Responsibilities

Technical Pre‑Sales Activities

• Conduct technical discovery sessions with enterprise customers
• Understand customer application security and API security requirements
• Design and position security solutions aligned to customer needs
• Deliver technical presentations, workshops, and product demonstrations
• Create customized presentations and solution decks for customer engagements
• Support Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technical evaluations

Security Solution Expertise

Hands‑on experience and strong understanding of competitive tools around API Security and Software Supply Chain Security & Open Source Governance (SBOM). Additional preferences would be given to candidates who have worked on additional APPSEC products.

SBOM & Software Supply Chain Security - Candidate should have a strong understanding of:

• SBOM (Software Bill of Materials)
• Dependency vulnerability management
• License compliance
• Software supply chain security

Familiarity with:

• SPDX
• CycloneDX
• CVE/CVSS
• VEX

API Security Expertise

• Experience with:
  • API discovery
  • API vulnerability testing
  • OWASP API Top 10
  • API runtime security
  • Authentication and authorization models
  • JWT/OAuth/OIDC security
  • API gateways and service mesh concepts
• Understanding of:
  • REST
  • GraphQL
  • SOAP
  • gRPC

Proposal & Documentation

• Respond to RFPs/RFIs/RFQs
• Prepare technical proposals and solution architecture documents
• Create implementation scope and effort estimations
• Develop security assessment and recommendation reports

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in:
  • API Security Testing
  • Software Supply Chain Security & Open Source Governance (SBOM). Vulnerability Management
  • DevSecOps
• Good understanding of:
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Cloud security
  • Kubernetes & Containers
  • Secure SDLC
  • Threat modeling

Communication & Presentation Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong command over English
• Ability to engage CXO, Architects, Security Teams, and Developers
• Capable of creating highly customized technical presentations and customer‑facing content
• Strong presentation and demonstration capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or any degree with 10+ years experience in above technologies
• Security certifications preferred:
  • CISSP
  • CEH
  • CSSLP
  • GWAPT
  • OSCP
  • API Security certifications

Preferred Experience

Experience working with:

• Enterprise customers
• BFSI / Telecom / Manufacturing / Government sectors
• Large‑scale application security programs
• Security consulting or OEM pre‑sales teams

Key Attributes

• Customer‑centric mindset
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong documentation and proposal‑writing capability
• Ability to travel for customer meetings and presentations if required

Good to Have

• Experience with:
  • Open Telemetry
  • API observability
  • Runtime application self‑protection (RASP)
  • WAF/API Gateway solutions
  • CNAPP/CSPM platforms
  • SIEM/SOAR integrations