AI-Native Builder, Senior (Security Specialist)

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as an AI-Native Builder (Specialization in Security) in our Engineering team and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.This role blends software engineering with product security, using AI as the default execution model. You will serve as the Security Champion for a product line, owning security issues end-to-end from investigation through validation and remediation. You will improve the product and the engineering systems, architectural guardrails, and AI-assisted workflows that enable secure software development at scale.In this role you will:Serve as the Security Champion for an integrated product line and own security issues end-to-endInvestigate, reproduce, prioritize, and validate vulnerabilities from customers, tooling, pen tests, and researchersAnalyze complex codebases to identify root causes, validate strategies, and implement security fixes where appropriateCoordinate broader engineering changes when remediations span multiple components or teamsPartner with Architects to strengthen secure design patterns, standards, and architectural guardrailsBuild internal tools, deterministic automation, and AI-assisted workflows for triage, remediation, testing, and validationCoach teams on secure development practices and embed AI-led security into everyday workflowsLead remediation planning using exploitability and risk-based decision makingSupport customer security reviews, vulnerability disclosure, and coordinated remediation activitiesCommunicate complex findings clearly to engineers, product managers, leaders, customers, and researchersContinuously improve engineering systems and practices that enable secure software developmentYour background:Strong software engineering experience in Go, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languagesAbility to understand, analyze, and debug complex production code and systemsExperience investigating, prioritizing, and validating application security vulnerabilitiesKnowledge of secure software development, secure application architecture, and threat modelingUnderstanding of OWASP, CWE, CVSS, exploitability analysis, and risk-based remediationExperience using AI to accelerate investigations and secure software developmentExcellent written and verbal communication with the ability to influence technical decisions and build consensusCollaborative mindset with a passion for improving engineering practices and helping other engineers succeedIt will be beneficial if you have:Experience serving as a Security Champion or technical security leadHands-on experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, dependency analysis, or container security toolingExperience coordinating penetration tests or vulnerability disclosure programsFamiliarity with OWASP SAMM or similar secure software development maturity modelsExperience building internal engineering tools or AI-assisted engineering workflows and supporting customer security reviewsIf this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.   What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:  Compensation: Generous remuneration package Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment Vacation, Family, and Health: 5th week of vacation Birthday day off Extra time off for service anniversaries Community service time off International Women’s Day – March 8 is an official holiday for all employees Risk life insurance Flexible working hours and work-from-home options Meal allowance Flowmon Benefit Program (Cafeteria) – can be used for leisure and wellness, pension insurance, or a co-funded Multisport card Relaxation zone and drinks & fruits in the workplace Company-wide events Apply now!#LI-Hybrid#LI-GV1