Principal Product Security Researcher

Job Summary

Leading the product security research function in a remote, full-time capacity, the Principal Product Security Researcher will map emerging threats, develop strategic insights, and enhance security across Chainguard's product portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Research emerging threats and trends in software supply chain and product security, analyzing their impact on products and customers
• Design and implement creative mitigations across people, process, and technology to enhance security defenses
• Lead large-scale initiatives that improve security maturity and reduce risk across multiple product lines

Required qualifications

• Deep experience in product or application security with a proven track record of leading impactful research
• Expert knowledge in secure architecture, application security, and risk management
• Ability to present complex ideas to executive stakeholders and drive decision-making
• Experience in managing ambiguous, cross-functional problems and structuring initiatives
• Staying current with industry trends and research methods, applying them pragmatically