Lead Application Security Researcher

Planck Technologies; Braga; Híbrido; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Planck Technologies in Braga is seeking a seasoned leader for our Application Security Research group. You will mentor a distributed team, shape the operating model, and drive a research roadmap aligned with product strategy.

This hybrid role requires strong written communication, hands-on security research experience, secure coding practices, and collaboration with product teams to advance application security across our software stack.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of proven experience leading teams (Team Leader/Engineering Manager/Research Manager) in a security-focused environment.
• Experience managing remote and distributed teams across locations and time zones.
• Strong knowledge of Application Security, vulnerabilities, mitigations, and secure coding practices.
• Background in Security Research, Web App Pen Testing, Secure Development, or secure code review.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and grow a distributed team of Application Security Researchers.
• Define the team's operating model, including effort estimation, resource allocation, prioritization, and capacity planning.
• Define and track team and individual KPIs and OKRs with clear, measurable goals.
• Build and maintain the team's research roadmap aligned with security and product strategies.
• Establish asynchronous working practices with clear documentation and decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback loops.
• Support career development and performance reviews of team members.
• Lead research initiatives across Application Security, AI Security, and emerging tech.
• Review vulnerable code across multiple languages and ecosystems.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, and other teams in Security Research.
• Design security solutions and product features to enhance application security capabilities.

Conhecimentos

Team Leadership

Distributed teams

Application Security

Penetration Testing

Secure Development

KPIs & OKRs

Asynchronous communication

Agile methodologies

English proficiency

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Planck Technologies in Braga is seeking a seasoned leader for our Application Security Research group. You will mentor a distributed team, shape the operating model, and drive a research roadmap aligned with product strategy.

This hybrid role requires strong written communication, hands-on security research experience, secure coding practices, and collaboration with product teams to advance application security across our software stack.