Senior Product Security Engineer at LaunchDarkly

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience in application security, product security, or a related role, with strong software engineering skills and proficiency in at least one modern programming language. Experience integrating security into the software development lifecycle, securing cloud-native applications (especially on AWS), and understanding common SaaS security issues is required. Familiarity with common security frameworks like OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK Framework is necessary. The role also requires proactive security approaches, experience leveling up engineering teams' security awareness, clear communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work independently in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

The Senior Product Security Engineer will serve as a senior advisor to Product and Engineering teams, providing expert guidance on secure design, architecture, and implementation. Responsibilities include leading complex security reviews, driving cross-functional security initiatives such as secure development standards and bug bounty program management, and anticipating/addressing emerging risks. The role involves mentoring other engineers, partnering with Security leadership on strategy and metrics, contributing to incident response, and representing security in cross-organizational forums to influence product roadmaps and technical direction.

Skills

Product Security
Secure Design
Architecture
Implementation
Security Reviews
Risk Assessment
Threat Modeling
Vulnerability Management
Security Metrics
Security Strategy
Systems Thinking
Mentoring
Cross-functional Collaboration

LaunchDarkly

Feature management platform for software developers

About LaunchDarkly

LaunchDarkly provides a platform for developers to manage and automate software features. Its main product is a feature management platform that allows developers to control software features, enabling safe code shipping, self-serve experimentation, personalized user experiences, and improved reliability of applications. This platform allows developers to revert feature behaviors without code changes, enhancing productivity. LaunchDarkly operates on a subscription model, charging clients for access to its services. The platform helps clients innovate quickly, automate software releases, reduce delivery costs, and maximize the impact of software features. The goal is to improve software development processes for a diverse range of clients in the DevOps market.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$321.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible work environment - Making an inclusive space for everyone means recognizing we all have our own individual working styles and needs.
Health and wellness - LaunchDarkly offers full coverage with health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
Salary and options - We're all in this together. LaunchDarkly offers competitive pay, equity, and the option to participate in a 401(k) program.
Learn and grow - We love to see our own continue to grow their skill sets—whether that's taking a class or attending a conference.

Risks

Competition from Harness, acquiring Split.io, threatens LaunchDarkly's market share.
Guardian Edition's complexity may confuse customers and complicate sales.
Expansion into the EU region may increase operational costs and regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

LaunchDarkly offers advanced feature flagging and experimentation capabilities for progressive delivery.
The platform supports EU data residency, enhancing compliance for European clients.
LaunchDarkly integrates feature management with CI/CD pipelines for seamless software delivery.

Upsides

LaunchDarkly's Galaxy Product Release enhances personalized user experiences and feature optimization.
The appointment of Claire Vo as CPO is expected to drive platform innovation.
Recognition as a Strong Performer by Forrester boosts LaunchDarkly's market credibility.

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