Head of Application and Product Security
Description For Head of Application and Product Security
Bumble Inc. is seeking a Head of Application and Product Security to lead their security efforts in creating kind connections through AI-enhanced platforms. This role requires an inspirational leader who can integrate cutting-edge security practices into mobile and web environments while aligning closely with the Trust and Safety team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing an advanced secure SDLC framework, enhancing application defenses, and conducting sophisticated security assessments. They will lead the application and product security team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Collaboration with the Trust & Safety area is crucial to safeguard user interactions and data privacy across all platforms.
Key responsibilities include presenting to senior management on security posture, owning key metrics around product security incidents, and supervising application security efforts across software engineering teams. The role also involves managing multiple concurrent projects and establishing strong partnerships throughout the organization.
The successful candidate should have a strong background in computer science or relevant certifications, demonstrated experience in managing application security in high-stakes environments, and deep technical expertise in modern mobile app security and application architectures. They should also possess strong communication skills and the ability to make complex topics simple.
This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the security of a platform that impacts millions of users worldwide. If you're passionate about application security, user privacy, and creating safe digital environments, this role at Bumble Inc. could be an excellent fit for your skills and career aspirations.
Responsibilities For Head of Application and Product Security
- Develop an advanced secure SDLC framework, incorporating automation, machine learning, and contextual threat analysis
- Ensure software meets high security and privacy standards
- Enhance mobile and web application defences using latest techniques
- Conduct sophisticated security assessments and penetration testing
- Lead and expand the application and product security team
- Collaborate with Trust & Safety area to safeguard user interactions and data privacy
- Present to senior management on security posture and product incident response
- Own key metrics around product security incidents and risk trends
- Supervise application security efforts across software engineering teams
- Promote continuous learning and improvement within the team
- Manage multiple concurrent projects and solve cross-product problems
- Establish partnerships and champion quality throughout the organization
- Support developer productivity through training and tooling
Requirements For Head of Application and Product Security
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field; or relevant certifications such as OSCP, or equivalent publicly verifiable practical experience
- Demonstrated experience in managing application security in high-stakes environments
- Deep technical expertise in modern mobile app security, legacy and modern application architectures
- Strong understanding of social engineering and other user-centred attack vectors
- Strong expertise in software engineering best practices
- Experience in managing highly skilled application security assessors or engineers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail
