Security Research Manager, Coverage Team

Engineering Manager, Security Research Coverage

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About Semgrep

Semgrep is on a mission to make it expensive to exploit software. As the team behind the most popular SAST, we built the Semgrep AppSec Platform to deliver industry‑leading code, dependency, and secrets scanning. Our goal is to enable organizations to ship secure code quickly without slowing down development. Fast, customizable code analysis across large codebases helps teams catch vulnerabilities early and fix them faster. Leading companies such as Snowflake, Plaid, Figma, Lyft, and Dropbox rely on Semgrep to secure their software.

About The Role

You will lead the research team responsible for driving coverage through rules for Secrets, Code, and Supply Chain. The team owns :

• Writing high‑quality detection rules
• Advancing research and automation to make rule writing faster and more accurate
• Measuring and improving the overall quality and coverage of detections

As the Security Research Coverage Manager, you will report to the Head of Security Research, set the roadmap, partner with Product Management to prioritize detection areas, and drive continuous improvements in accuracy and breadth. Success means delivering world‑class detections, scaling rule generation through automation and AI, and pushing the boundaries of modern vulnerability research.

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Salary Range

$160,000 – $208,000 (San Francisco Bay Area). The total compensation package includes equity and benefits in addition to base salary.

Benefits

Semgrep offers comprehensive health plans, generous vacation time, 401(k), learning stipends, and more. We invest in employee well‑being and long‑term success.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Semgrep is an equal‑opportunity employer seeking a diverse range of backgrounds. We value who you are—including cultural heritage, socioeconomic status, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability—and strive to create an inclusive workplace.

U.S. remote candidates are hired in the following states : Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.

Apply now and contribute to a mission that makes software exploitation expensive.

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