About the job
About Semgrep
Semgrep is at the forefront of code security for developers, enabling innovative work without compromising safety. Our platform allows teams to identify, report, and rectify genuine issues before deployment, supported by an intelligent security system that evolves alongside development. Semgrep enhances code security as it is authored, providing essential guardrails that allow developers to operate swiftly while maintaining security. Built for creators and endorsed by security professionals, our solution integrates seamlessly into developers' workflows, delivering solutions that preserve productivity while granting security teams enhanced oversight, control, and assurance. As Semgrep evolves, our AI adapts to your context, minimizing false positives and prioritizing actionable vulnerabilities, a claim validated by 95% of security reviewers across over 6 million findings. We are committed to making zero false positives a reality, enabling AppSec teams to manage 80% fewer false alarms across Code and Supply Chain, significantly reducing backlog.
Founded in San Francisco and supported by investors such as Menlo Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and Sequoia Capital, Semgrep has been acknowledged by Gartner in Application Security Testing and is trusted by top-tier organizations like Snowflake, Dropbox, and Figma. Discover more at semgrep.dev.
About the Role
As the Security Research Manager for the Coverage Team, you will spearhead a group of Security Researchers dedicated to enhancing detection rules for Secrets, Code, and Supply Chain across all Semgrep products. Your responsibilities will include:
Crafting high-quality detection rules
Innovating research and automation techniques to expedite and enhance rule creation
Evaluating and elevating the overall quality and scope of detections
In this managerial role, you will report directly to the Head of Security Research. You will define the strategic roadmap, collaborate with Product Management to concentrate on the most impactful detection areas, and drive ongoing enhancements in both detection accuracy and coverage breadth. Achieving success in this position means leading a team that produces exceptional detections, scales rule generation through automation and AI, and expands the limits of contemporary vulnerability research.
Your Responsibilities:
Recruit, mentor, and nurture your team, fostering a productive, engaging, diverse, and inclusive workplace that aligns with Semgrep's core values
Collaborate closely with product management, sales, and development teams across all product lines
Analyze, measure, and enhance the velocity and quality of Semgrep detections
