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Software Engineering Manager, Application Security Testing: Dynamic Analysis

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Hiring Remotely in United States
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Mid level
As an Engineering Manager, lead the Dynamic Analysis team, contribute to code, guide technical direction, and ensure security testing best practices.
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The Engineering Manager of the Dynamic Analysis group will lead the team responsible for the DAST and API Security feature categories. Unlike our typical Engineering Manager role, this position is designed as a player/coach role, managing a smaller team of 4 direct reports while maintaining significant technical contributions to the codebase.

This role is an extension of the Engineering Manager position.

The Dynamic Analysis group is responsible for:

  • API Security
  • Dynamic Analysis Security Testing (DAST)
  • Fuzz Testing

What you’ll do

  • Actively contribute code to the team's projects (approximately 30-40% of time)
  • Lead technical direction specifically for Dynamic Analysis, DAST, and API Security features
  • Provide hands-on guidance on security testing architecture and Dynamic Analysis best practices
  • Maintain deep technical awareness through regular code contributions

What you’ll bring

  • Technical expertise in web crawler development and implementation
  • Experience with Fuzz Testing methodologies and tools
  • Strong understanding of web application attack vectors and security vulnerabilities
  • Demonstrated experience building or maintaining scalable web crawling systems
  • Professional experience with Go
  • Knowledge of modern web technologies and how to effectively test them for security issues
  • Ability to guide technical decisions around crawler efficiency, coverage, and reliability
  • Experience in application security or security testing
  • Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and security testing methodologies
  • Previous work with headless browsers for automated testing

How GitLab will support you

  • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
  • All remote, asynchronous work environment
  • Flexible Paid Time Off 
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Growth and Development Fund
  • Parental leave 
  • Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.

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$131,600$282,000 USD

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Top Skills

Fuzz Testing
Go
Headless Browsers
Owasp
Web Crawler Development

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