Application Security Engineering Manager
Synthesia · Remote · Europe ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Fully remote (Europe)
- London hybrid option
- Manage senior engineers
- AI-native security focus
- Python + JavaScript
Lead the Application Security team at Synthesia, a leading AI video platform. You will manage senior engineers, define security strategy, and build agentic security tools while ensuring secure-by-default practices in a fast-growing AI environment.
What you'll do
- Hire, onboard, and develop Senior and Staff-level Security Engineers
- Define AppSec strategy and roadmap with measurable outcomes
- Engage technically on threat models and security architecture
- Coordinate OKRs, planning, and stakeholder communication
- Partner with engineering, legal, and moderation teams
- Secure AI-assisted development and agentic coding tools
- Align AppSec with broader Infosec teams on risks and incidents
- Represent AppSec in audits and compliance programs like SOC2
What you'll need
- Background as a Security Engineer with leadership experience
- Strong communication skills for technical and business audiences
- Hands-on experience in threat modelling and secure design
- Proficiency in Python and JavaScript
- Experience with AWS or GCP cloud infrastructure
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines
- Proven track record managing senior security engineers
- Experience in fast-growing SaaS or AI companies
- Understanding of AI-native security and LLM attack surfaces
Nice to have
- Operational or security experience with Kubernetes
- Familiarity with Semgrep, Wiz, or CrowdStrike
- Experience with HackerOne or StepSecurity
- Prior role as Staff or Principal security engineer
Stack
- Python
- JavaScript
- AWS
- GCP
- GitHub Actions
- Kubernetes
- Semgrep
- Wiz
- CrowdStrike
- HackerOne
- Claude Code
- Cursor
- StepSecurity
How you'll work
- Fully remote within Europe
- Hybrid option in London
- Hubs in Copenhagen, Munich, Zurich
- Work from anywhere up to 60 days per year
What you get
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Generous referral scheme
- Work from home setup allowance
- Career growth opportunities