Engineering Director, Application Security

Trail of Bits is a premier place for security experts to boldly advance security and address technology's newest and most challenging risks. The company is seeking an Engineering Director, Application Security to lead their Application Security practice, a team of 12 security engineers who perform code audits, vulnerability research, and secure design reviews for some of the most technically demanding clients in the industry.

Requirements

• 10+ years in security, including significant time performing source code audits, not only penetration testing
• Recent, demonstrable hands-on security work (code review, vulnerability research, tool development) within the last 12 months
• Experience leading a team of 8+ engineers through client engagements with direct financial accountability
• Proficiency in at least 4 of: Rust, Go, Python, C/C++, Solidity, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Track record of managing project profitability, utilization, and staffing decisions in a consulting environment
• Experience building team members' careers and external visibility (conference talks, publications, open source contributions)
• Proficiency with AI coding and analysis tools in your own work
• Active contributions to the security community (research, tools, advisories, publications)

Benefits

• Competitive salary complemented by performance-based bonuses
• Fully company-paid insurance packages, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life
• A solid 401(k) plan with a 5% match of your base salary
• 20 days of paid vacation with flexibility for more, adhering to jurisdictional regulations
• 4 months of parental leave
• $10,000 in relocation assistance
• $1,000 Working-from-Home stipend
• Annual $750 Learning & Development stipend
• Company-sponsored all-team celebrations, including travel and accommodation
• Philanthropic contribution matching up to $2,000 annually