Lead and manage the Application Security program for products, platforms, and engineering teams. Define strategy, roadmap, and KPIs for AppSec and AI security maturity. Manage and mentor AppSec engineers. Perform hands-on security testing including SAST, DAST, manual code review, penetration testing, and vulnerability validation across web, mobile, API, cloud, and AI/ML systems. Conduct security assessments of AI/ML and GenAI systems including LLM applications and pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security controls early in SDLC and ML/AI lifecycle. Drive remediation governance and ensure timely closure of vulnerabilities. Conduct security architecture and design reviews. Define and enforce secure coding guidelines and threat modeling practices. Collaborate with GRC and Incident Response teams for audit readiness and incident support. Research and adopt emerging AppSec and AI security technologies. Report metrics and progress to senior leadership. Requires 10-14 years experience with leadership in Application Security or DevSecOps, strong hands-on skills in security testing and automation, knowledge of AI/ML security frameworks, stakeholder management, and relevant certifications preferred.
What you'll do
Lead the Application Security program across products, platforms, and engineering teams
Similar jobs
More roles worth a look
Related opportunities based on specialty and working model so candidates can keep momentum.
Bellevue, United States; Boston, United States; Boulder, United States; Chicago, United States; Denver, United States; Los Angeles, United States; New York, US; San Francisco, United States; San Jose, United States; Seattle, United States; Ventura, United States•7 days ago
Perform security assessments of AI/ML and GenAI systems including LLM applications, model endpoints, RAG pipelines, and agentic workflows
Partner with Engineering, Product, Cloud, DevOps, and Data Science teams to embed security controls early in SDLC and ML/AI lifecycle
Drive remediation governance: triage, track, and report vulnerabilities with accountability and ensure closure within SLAs
Conduct security architecture and design reviews for new applications, APIs, integrations, and AI/ML systems
Define and enforce secure coding guidelines, threat modeling practices, and application/model hardening standards
Collaborate with GRC and Incident Response teams for audit readiness, compliance evidence, and incident support
Research and adopt emerging AppSec and AI security technologies, frameworks, and practices
Drive metrics and reporting to senior leadership on AppSec performance, risk posture, and roadmap progress
Requirements
10 to 14 years of experience
Proven leadership experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, or Software Security Engineering
Hands-on expertise in SAST, DAST, and secure SDLC integration
Experience implementing and scaling security testing automation
Working knowledge of AI/ML and LLM security, threat modeling and testing against OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, OWASP ML Security Top 10, and MITRE ATLAS
Familiarity with securing GenAI/agentic applications and AI pipelines
Strong stakeholder management skills
Experience managing AppSec tooling stack like Checkmarx, Burp Suite Enterprise, OWASP ZAP, MobSF, and open-source frameworks
Exposure to AI security testing tooling (e.g., Garak, PyRIT) is a plus
Solid grasp of secure coding, vulnerability exploitation, and mitigation techniques across web, mobile, API, and AI/ML layers
Familiarity with CI/CD automation, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and container security (Docker/Kubernetes)
Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, OWASP LLM Top 10, and industry best practices
Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation skills
Preferred certifications: OSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, or equivalent; AI security certifications (e.g., CAISP) are a plus
Prior experience building or scaling AppSec or AI security programs
Tech stack
SASTDASTmanual code reviewpenetration testingvulnerability validationwebmobile (Android and iOS)APIcloud platformsAI/ML security testingGenAILLM applicationsRAG pipelinesagentic workflowsDevSecOpsCheckmarxBurp Suite EnterpriseOWASP ZAPMobSFopen-source security frameworksGarakPyRITPythonBashPowerShellDockerKubernetesOWASP Top 10SANS Top 25OWASP ML Security Top 10MITRE ATLAS
Benefits
Continuous learning and career progression through InMobi Live Your Potential programEqual Employment Opportunity employerReasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Apply now
Ready to take the next step in your career? Click the button below to continue to the application process.
