Lead Application Security Engineer
OperativeCraiova, Romania
Posted February 25, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Operative is a revenue accelerant for media companies around the world, with 300+ clients and $40+ billion in revenue processed.
Job Description
We are looking for a Lead Application Security Engineer who will be part of the Security Operations team, responsible for leading and enforcing application security across all our Linear and SaaS products.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Application Security Engineer securing multiple product lines across diverse technology stacks, including SaaS and non-SaaS platforms.
- Strong understanding of secure software architecture and design.
- Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, and CI/CD security integrations.
- Deep knowledge of OWASP and OWASP API Security.
- Experience assessing security risks in AI/ML or external AI integrations.
- Experience leading threat modeling and design security reviews.
- Ability to review modern application code.
- Demonstrated ability to enforce and lead remediation with Engineering teams.
- Strong communication skills and ability to operate with authority.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
