Application Security Engineer

About Us

Planck Technologies is a company specialized in Software Development, dedicated to shaping futures and creating value through innovative IT solutions. By expanding teams and offering a comprehensive range of services from Software Development and Infrastructure Management to Cybersecurity we empower clients with all the expertise they need in one place. Inspired by the principles of quantum physics, we push beyond traditional boundaries to deliver customized solutions that redefine the IT landscape and drive shared success.

What are we looking for?

• 3+ years of proven experience as a Team Leader, Engineering Manager, or Research Manager;
• Proven experience leading remote and distributed teams across different locations, cultures, and time zones;
• Strong knowledge of Application Security, including vulnerabilities, mitigations, and secure coding practices;
• Professional experience in Security Research, Web Application Penetration Testing, Secure Development, Secure Code Review, or similar areas;
• Solid programming knowledge across both interpreted and compiled languages, with the ability to independently learn new technologies;
• Experience defining and managing KPIs/OKRs, roadmaps, prioritization, and capacity planning in a research or engineering environment;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience working in asynchronous and distributed environments;
• Familiarity with software development, Agile methodologies, and project management practices;
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading teams across multiple countries, cultures, and time zones;
• Experience in AI Security and emerging technologies;
• Experience reviewing vulnerable code across multiple programming languages and frameworks;
• Experience collaborating with Product Managers and Software Development teams on application security topics;
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives, people development, and career progression.

What will you do?

• Lead, mentor, and grow a distributed team of Application Security Researchers;
• Define the team's operating model, including effort estimation, resource allocation, prioritization, and capacity planning;
• Define and track team and individual KPIs and OKRs, ensuring clear and measurable goals;
• Build and maintain the team's research roadmap in alignment with broader security research and product strategies;
• Establish effective asynchronous ways of working through clear written communication, documentation, structured handoffs, and documented decision-making;
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through retrospectives, feedback loops, and process refinement;
• Support the professional growth of team members through regular 1:1s, career planning, skills development, and performance reviews;
• Lead research initiatives across Application Security, AI Security, and emerging technologies;
• Review and analyze vulnerable code across multiple programming languages, frameworks, and ecosystems;
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, and other teams across the Security Research group;
• Design and contribute to security solutions and product features that enhance application security capabilities;
• Support the continuous evolution of the team's technical expertise and research impact.

Location: Braga

Working Model: (2 days per week in the office)

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