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Security Engineering Group Tech Lead

Security Engineering Group Tech Lead

AsanaSan Francisco, California, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are looking for a Security Engineering Group Tech Lead with a broad range of experience spanning security automation, incident response, threat modeling, and security feature development. You will be working with a world-class team of engineers building security into the DNA of Asana and our product. We are looking for extraordinary thinkers and innovators to take on the security space and deliver elegant solutions.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

The Security Engineering group is responsible for the security of Asana to make sure we maintain customer trust and are able to grow sustainably. You will collaborate with teams across the company including Legal, IT, Research & Development, and Security that powers our business and our product.

This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. Along with most Asanas, you’ll work from this office in person on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you're interviewing for this role, your Talent Acquisition Partner will share more about the in-office requirements.

As the Technical Lead for our Security Engineering Group, you'll serve as both a hands-on technical expert and a technical leader, guiding teams of engineers in building security tools and scaling our systems. While this role focuses on technical leadership rather than people management, you'll be instrumental in technical decision-making, project execution, and mentoring team members.

What you'll achieve :

  • Lead technical design and implementation of complex security projects, writing high-quality code while guiding the team's technical direction.
  • Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy for Corporate Security, Infrastructure Security, and Product Security, ensuring alignment with broader security and engineering goals.
  • Mentor team members through technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural discussions.
  • Coordinate with customers, product teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical implementations.
  • Participate in and lead the on-call rotation, setting examples for security incident management.
  • Balance and prioritize technical debt, feature work, and security improvements.
  • Champion engineering excellence and best practices and help establish technical standards.
  • Provide technical leadership in cross-company initiatives involving Security.

About you :

  • 10+ years of experience in software development & security with experience in identifying security issues and then developing software solutions as mitigations.
  • Deep hands-on technical expertise in several key areas, such as :
  • Application or Product Security
  • Cloud or Infrastructure Security
  • Network or IT Security
  • Detection and Response
  • Cryptography
  • Exploit Development and Security Assessments
  • Track record of successfully leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
  • Strong hands-on coding abilities and system design skills; 5+ years building product security features.
  • Experience building security services and features in cloud environments (AWS)
  • Extensive experience with cloud services and modern infrastructure tools
  • Experience in making technical trade-offs and articulating them to stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
  • History of fostering technical excellence while maintaining team velocity
  • Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.
  • At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

    What we'll offer :

    Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.

    For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $272,000 - $368,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

    In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

    We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include :

  • Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
  • Career coaching & support
  • Inclusive family building benefits
  • Long-term savings or retirement plans
  • In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences
  • These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

    About us

    Asana helps teams orchestrate their work, from small projects to strategic initiatives. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named a Top 10 Best Workplace for 5 years in a row, is Fortune's #1 Best Workplace in the Bay Area, and one of Glassdoor’s and Inc.’s Best Places to Work. After spending more than a year physically distanced, Team Asana is safely and mindfully returning to in-person collaboration, incorporating flexibility that adds hybrid elements to our office-centric culture . With 11+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong.

    We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive, and building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is core to our mission. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also comply with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws in other locations.

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