Developer and Security Relations Programs Director

XBOW; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the United States is seeking a Developer & Security Relations Programs Director to design and scale programs connecting research and technology with the global community. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in developer relations and a strong understanding of security protocols. This full-time remote role offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a chance to impact cybersecurity on a global scale.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in developer relations, security relations, or technical community programs.
• Deep understanding of application security, vulnerability disclosure, or offensive security workflows.
• Proven track record of building and scaling external-facing technical or community programs.

Responsibilities

• Own and scale Developer & Security Relations programs for vulnerability disclosure.
• Partner with Security Research for external research engagement.
• Collaborate with AI Engineering and Product teams for technical insights.

Skills

Developer relations

Security relations

Public speaking

Technical writing

Operational ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About XBOW

Build the future of offensive security with XBOW. Attackers are already using AI to move faster than defenders can react—we’re creating the platform that puts security ahead in the arms race. Our AI-powered system autonomously discovers, validates, and even exploits vulnerabilities, giving organizations proof-backed results in hours instead of weeks.

Founded by Oege de Moor, creator of GitHub Copilot, and backed by Sequoia, Altimeter, and other leading investors, XBOW is applying cutting-edge AI to one of the world’s most urgent problems. In just over a year, our AI—built by a world-class AI team and legendary security researchers—has uncovered thousands of real-world zero-days across the software billions rely on, and achieved the #1 ranking on HackerOne’s global leaderboard.

We’re a team of builders, hackers, and researchers who thrive on solving problems others think are impossible. If you want to push the boundaries of AI, reshape how security is done, and join the group defining this new era of defense—we’d love to talk.

Your Role

We’re looking for a Developer & Security Relations Programs Director to design, own, and scale the programs that connect XBOW’s research and technology with the global developer and security community.

This role sits at the intersection of Security Research, AI Engineering, Product Marketing, and Content, with a mandate to turn XBOW’s breakthroughs into trusted, credible, and high-impact external engagement. You’ll build programs that support vulnerability disclosure, community trust, researcher engagement, technical advocacy, and long-term ecosystem growth—while ensuring tight alignment with product and company strategy.

You’ll work directly with security researchers, AI engineers, and marketers to shape how XBOW shows up in the world: from coordinated disclosure workflows and researcher programs, to technical content, community initiatives, and developer-facing campaigns. This is a highly cross‑functional role for someone who understands both hackers and developers—and knows how to earn their respect.

You’ll thrive here if you love building programs from scratch, enjoy working deep in technical detail, and care deeply about credibility, transparency, and long‑term community relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Own and scale XBOW’s Developer & Security Relations programs across vulnerability disclosure, researcher engagement, and developer community initiatives

• Design and manage programs that support responsible disclosure, external researcher collaboration, and coordination with customers and partners

• Partner closely with Security Research to operationalize external research engagement, including triage, validation, and communication workflows

• Collaborate with AI Engineering and Product teams to surface meaningful technical insights and research outputs for external audiences

• Work with Product Marketing and Content teams to translate research and platform capabilities into credible, developer‑ and researcher‑facing narratives

• Build and maintain relationships with key members of the security research and developer communities

• Develop technical content strategies in partnership with content teams, including blogs, research write‑ups, technical explainers, and program documentation

• Support and shape XBOW’s presence in vulnerability disclosure ecosystems, bug bounty platforms, and security research communities

• Create repeatable programs that drive awareness, trust, and adoption among developers, security practitioners, and researchers

• Define success metrics for DevRel and SecRel programs, including engagement, research participation, program throughput, and ecosystem impact

• Represent XBOW in technical forums, private briefings, and community conversations as a credible and trusted voice

Who You Are

• Strong experience in developer relations, security relations, security research operations, or technical community programs

• Public speaking and technical writing experience within the security community

• Deep understanding of application security, vulnerability disclosure, or offensive security workflows

• Ability to work fluently across highly technical teams, including security researchers and AI engineers

• Proven track record building and scaling external‑facing technical or community programs

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical audiences

• High degree of operational ownership – you can design process, execute, and iterate

• Comfort operating at a fast‑growing, AI‑native security company

• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills

Bonus if you have

• Hands‑on background in security research, penetration testing, AppSec, or developer tooling

• Experience working with vulnerability disclosure programs, bug bounties, or coordinated disclosure at scale

• Background in developer advocacy, technical evangelism, or open‑source communities

• Experience supporting AI‑driven or highly technical infrastructure platforms

• Familiarity with HackerOne, Bugcrowd, or similar research ecosystems

What We Offer:

• Compensation & Equity: Competitive salary, clear performance‑based incentives, and equity package, making you an integral part of XBOW’s growth story.

• Career Growth: Significant opportunities to progress within the sales organization and shape your career trajectory as we scale.

• Meaningful Work: You’ll directly impact XBOW’s mission to revolutionize cybersecurity and protect organizations worldwide.

What Else You Should Know

• Location: US Remote

• Contract: Full‑time

• Hiring Process:

  • Talent Screen

  • Hiring Manager Interview

  • Role Related Interviews

  • Final Interview

At XBOW, we leverage AI every day, it's embedded in our product and our sales approach. But for this role, we’re seeking someone who brings genuine curiosity, empathy, and persistence. If that's you, we'd love to connect.