Prosper - Sr. Manager, Application Security
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Requirements
• 10+ years of progressive application security experience (prior software development experience preferred) • Prior people leadership experience (3+ years) with the ability to lead, manage, and develop a technical Application Security Engineering team • Great interpersonal skills, ability to foster constructive dialogue • Deep technical knowledge with a track record of successful execution in application security (secure SDLC, penetration testing, and security tooling (SAST, DAST, IAST, RASP, SCA) • Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native security (GCP), and container security • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or its equivalent in work experience • Strong working knowledge of at least two programming or scripting languages • A connected experience: We prioritize high-touch collaboration and flexibility. Whether you are working from our San Francisco or Phoenix offices or joining us as a fully remote team member, we provide the digital-first tools and intentional culture to keep you synced and supported • Invested in your future: A competitive salary and a 401(k) with a 5% company match to help you build long-term financial security • Holistic well-being: We provide the resources you need to thrive, from flexible time off and paid parental leave to an annual wellness allowance and comprehensive health coverage • Professional & personal growth: Take advantage of a suite of premium perks, including Udemy access, childcare assistance, pet insurance, and a bevy of additional savings through Beneplace • $226,000 - $270,000 a year • Compensation details: The salary for this position is $226k - $270k annually, plus bonus and generous benefits. In determining your salary, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. • Accountability at all levels drives results • www.prosper.com • Our Story & Team // Our Blog • Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. • Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) • Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) • California applicants: please click here to view our California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice for Applicants, which describes your rights under the CCPA. • At Prosper, we're looking for people with passion, integrity, and a hunger to learn. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your unique skill set and diverse perspective will stand out and set you apart from other candidates. Prosper thrives with people who think outside of the box and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. We invite you to join us on our mission to advance financial well-being. • Prosper is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Prosper will consider for employment qualified applicants who are non-US citizens and will provide green card sponsorship. • We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Responsibilities
• Prosper is seeking an experienced Application Security Senior Manager to lead our Application Security program. Reporting to the Head of Information Security, this role drives the strategy, implementation, and optimization of application security controls across the organization. This position requires deep technical proficiency and the leadership skills to influence technology and product teams across the organization. We are looking for smart, self-driven candidates who want to be part of an innovative FinTech company with a mission to improve the financial well-being of its customers. • How you’ll make an impact • Program Leadership: Define and execute a multi-year Application Security roadmap aligned with business goals and industry best practices • Security Engineering & Automation: Integrate threat modeling, security tools & testing (SAST, SCA, DAST, IAST, RASP, etc.), and secure by design processes into the SDLC (CI/CD pipeline) • Architecture Reviews: Perform security architecture reviews for major product changes • Vulnerability Management: Oversee the end-to-end AppSec vulnerability lifecycle (identification, prioritization, and remediation based on business risk, exploitability, and threat intelligence) • Incident Response: Direct and manage incident response for application security alerts/incidents • Offensive Security & Testing: Lead the strategy for third party penetration tests • Reporting & Metrics: Deliver executive-level dashboards and reports on application security posture and risk trends • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of AppSec engineers, fostering a vision for excellence • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement activities, and deepen leadership awareness of product and application security risks • Strategic Partnership & Collaboration: Collaborate with Engineering and Product leads to embed security into the SDLC and scale the Security Champions program
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