Engineering Director, App Security — Hands-On AI Security Leader

Trail of Bits Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Fully company-paid insurance

401(k) plan with 5% match

20 days paid vacation

4 months parental leave

$10,000 relocation assistance

$1,000 Working-from-Home stipend

$750 annual Learning & Development stipend

Philanthropic contribution matching up to $2,000

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm based in New York is seeking a leader for its Application Security practice. The role requires over 10 years of experience in security, hands-on work in code audits, and experience managing teams. The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers, ensuring project profitability and promoting their growth. The company offers a competitive salary of $250,000 to $300,000, along with substantial benefits and a remote-first work culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in security with source code audits.
• Significant hands-on work in the last 12 months.
• Experience leading teams of 8+ engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery and project profitability.
• Staff and grow the Application Security practice.
• Develop team engineers for career advancement.
• Set technical direction for tool and methodology investment.
• Integrate AI into team workflows.

Skills

Source code audits

Vulnerability research

Code review

Leadership

AI tools proficiency

Client engagement

Team development

Rust

Go

C/C++

Python

Solidity

JavaScript

Job description

A cybersecurity firm based in New York is seeking a leader for its Application Security practice. The role requires over 10 years of experience in security, hands-on work in code audits, and experience managing teams. The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers, ensuring project profitability and promoting their growth. The company offers a competitive salary of $250,000 to $300,000, along with substantial benefits and a remote-first work culture.