AppSec Sales Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Deliver presentations and demonstrations on the platform, focusing on Application Security Testing and Runtime Protection within the DevSecOps framework.

• Promote Harness’s AI-Native DevSecOps platform along with its capabilities in AppSec, API Security, and AI Security.

• Link business security challenges and compliance issues to technical solutions throughout the complete DevSecOps pipeline.

• Lead intricate technical engagements, including workshops and proofs of value, showcasing security throughout the software development lifecycle from coding to operations.

• Provide technical assistance and oversee the technology evaluation phase.

• Facilitate customer adoption of application and AI security products.

• Develop strategies to foster commercial relationships.

• Communicate customer security needs and feature suggestions to the Engineering team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience as a Pre-Sales Engineer supporting SaaS/software sales in the DevSecOps or Cybersecurity sectors, or significant practitioner experience with the software evaluation and purchasing process.

• Hands-on expertise with contemporary application security practices and tools, including API Security, AI Security, SAST, DAST, SCA, or related technologies.

• Understanding of cloud-native application security and the security risks linked to GenAI.

• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and advancements in AI security, software supply chain security, and threat landscapes.

• Capability to communicate complex customer security requirements and feature requests to the Engineering team.

• Willingness and ability to travel, occasionally on short notice, for customer meetings, internal discussions, or trade shows/conferences.

• Must be based on the West Coast.

• Valid authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave.

• Quarterly Harness TGIF-Off / 4 days.

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team-building events.

• Recharge & Reset Program.

• Monthly internet reimbursement.

• Commuter benefits.

• Certain roles may qualify for performance-based incentives and/or equity.