Lead Product Security Engineer

Salesforce is a global cloud-based software company specializing in customer relationship management (CRM) services.
$184,579 - $288,000
Security
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Lead Product Security Engineer

Salesforce, a leading enterprise SaaS company, is seeking a Lead Product Security Engineer to join their team in San Francisco. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the security landscape of one of the world's largest cloud computing companies. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on security engineering, requiring expertise across multiple security domains.

As a Lead Product Security Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of protecting Salesforce's vast product ecosystem, working with multiple business units to define and implement security strategies. Your role will involve conducting comprehensive security reviews of full-stack applications, mentoring team members, and driving strategic security initiatives that impact millions of users globally.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in security engineering with at least 5 years of experience, combining technical expertise in areas like threat modeling, penetration testing, and security assessments with leadership capabilities. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and have the opportunity to influence security practices across the organization.

This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $184,579 to $288,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k, and equity options. Salesforce is known for its inclusive culture and commitment to equality, making it an ideal workplace for security professionals looking to make a significant impact while growing their careers.

The position is based in San Francisco, where you'll work from one of Salesforce's premier office locations. You'll be part of a company that values innovation, customer success, and giving back to the community, while working on challenging security problems at scale.

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Responsibilities For Lead Product Security Engineer

  • Influence and define product security strategy for multiple business units and products
  • Partner with engineering and product organization to drive strategic security initiatives
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert for multiple security domains
  • Mentor junior team members
  • Perform application security reviews of full stack applications
  • Provide security advice and secure development guidance
  • Assist in vulnerability triage
  • Produce research and collaborate with infosec and public cloud communities
  • Question and improve existing security practices
  • Write and promote secure development practices

Requirements For Lead Product Security Engineer

Java
JavaScript
Python
Ruby
PHP
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline
  • 5 years of progressively responsible experience
  • Experience with Threat Modeling
  • Experience with Penetration Testing
  • Experience with Code Reviews
  • Experience with Product Security Assessments
  • Experience with Cloud Security Assessments
  • Knowledge of DAST and SAST tools
  • Experience with Burp Suite
  • Proficiency in Java or other languages like C/C++
  • Knowledge of JavaScript or scripting languages like Python/Ruby/PHP
  • Experience with Infrastructure Security Assessments
  • Experience with Security Bug Triages and Reviews
  • Experience with Security Tools Development

Benefits For Lead Product Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Inclusive workplace initiatives
  • Equal pay

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