Senior Engineering Manager Web Application ScanningNew

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive execution for the Web Application Scanning (WAS) product, delivering customer-centric features across SaaS and on-prem deployments.
• Lead 1-2 engineering teams, including managers and individual contributors, balancing architecture oversight, technical excellence, and execution.
• Partner closely with Product, UX, Security Research, and Architecture teams to define roadmaps, set priorities, and shape the future of WAS and related products.
• Cultivate a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Develop scalable engineering processes across agile, CI/CD, and cloud-native environments.
• Mentor engineers and frontline managers to grow their capabilities and career trajectories.
• Support customer engagements and critical escalations, championing operational excellence.
• Drive innovation through a balance of technical depth, risk-taking, and customer empathy.

Requirements

• Able to work at Columbia, MD Headquarters (3 days per week, subject to change).
• 6+ years of engineering leadership experience, with 2+ years managing managers or large multi-pod teams.
• Proven success delivering cloud-native, security, or platform software products in SaaS and on-prem environments.
• Strong technical background in Java, Kotlin, or similar backend stack, with experience in microservices architecture.
• Deep understanding of web application security principles, vulnerability scanning, and secure SDLC practices.
• Experience operating large-scale, distributed systems using AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, HTTP protocol intricacies, browser behaviors, and dynamic/static analysis tools is a big plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with web vulnerability scanning engines, dynamic application security testing (DAST), or similar tooling.
• Knowledge of web technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript frameworks, REST APIs, and modern authentication standards.
• Experience integrating security products with enterprise ecosystems (e.g., ticketing, SIEM, reporting tools).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, SBOM, and modern supply chain security trends.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-team collaboration across product boundaries and time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation ranging from $186,000 to $248,000 USD, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Variable compensation options including sales commissions and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan and employee referral program.
• Flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays.
• Health and wellness events and community programs.