Semgrep · 1 day ago
Staff Security Advocate
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expSemgrep is a leader in code security for builders, empowering invention without friction. The Staff Security Advocate will drive awareness and preference for Semgrep within application security and software development communities, educating teams on secure coding and creating compelling content to engage users.
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Responsibilities
Partner with security researchers to investigate emerging security trends and patterns, transforming complex findings into easily understandable and actionable insights that resonate with security and developer audiences
Build and maintain credibility as a trusted security voice by publishing original research, proof-of-concepts, and detailed analysis
Amplify discoveries and messages through compelling story narratives and real-world demonstrations
Address critical security education gaps within developer and security ecosystems
Produce high-impact technical content including conference presentations, in-depth blog posts, video tutorials, and short-form community engagement on social channels and forums
Establish Semgrep as the go-to solution for secure coding by engaging authentically with security practitioners and software development teams wherever they are
Lead technical workshops and hands-on training sessions that demonstrate practical security risks and remediation using Semgrep tools
Cultivate relationships with other influencers within DevSecOps and AppSec communities to expand your reach and gather intelligence
Support internal teammates to be the best version of themselves by sharing your knowledge and best practices across functions
Serve as the voice of the community within Semgrep, translating user pain points and opportunities into product enhancement opportunities
Support engineering and product teams to beta test and provide comprehensive user experience feedback
Qualification
Required
8+ years of hands-on keyboard experience identifying, analyzing, and remediating security vulnerabilities across web applications, cloud infrastructure, and APIs
Proven track record of security research contributions such as CVE discoveries, security advisories, or published research
Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, and common vulnerability classes as well as application security testing methodologies (SAST, DAST, IAST) with familiarity of strengths and limitations
Strong programming skills in multiple languages commonly used in enterprise development (Python, JavaScript, Java, Go, etc.)
Experience with modern development workflows and methodologies including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, infrastructure as code, cloud deployment, and generative AI
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value or user-friendly explanations
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities with a portfolio of technical content delivered to technical audiences
Proven public speaking experience at industry conferences, meetups, or similar events
Experience building and nurturing technical communities through contributions, organization, and online engagement
Be able to speak with compassion and empathy to everybody from the CTO/CISO to Software Developer/Intern/Security Engineer
Previous developer relations role such as a developer advocate, technical evangelist, or similar public-facing community position
Benefits
Comprehensive health plans
Generous vacation time
401k
Learning stipends
Company
Semgrep
Semgrep is an application security platform that scans code for bugs, security vulnerabilities, and enforce coding standards.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$193MKey Investors
Menlo VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersFelicis
2025-02-05Series D· $100M
2023-04-18Series C· $53M
2021-07-07Series B· $27M
Leadership Team
Isaac Evans
Founder, CEO
Drew Dennison
Co-Founder, CTO
Recent News
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