Principal Solutions Engineer (AppSec)

TL;DR

Principal Solutions Engineer (AppSec): Serving as the company's top field expert in application and cloud-native security with an accent on bridging technical product capabilities with strategic sales engagements. Focus on architecting complex security solutions, guiding POC processes, and providing high-level technical feedback to R&D and Product Management teams.

Location: Must be based in the United Kingdom

Company

A rapidly growing cloud security startup protecting infrastructure for over 50% of the Fortune 100.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary field expert for application and cloud-native security.
• Collaborate with sales teams to demonstrate the technical and business value of the platform.
• Assist prospects and internal teams during POC processes with advanced deployments and troubleshooting.
• Provide actionable feedback to Product Management and R&D based on field engagements.
• Lead thought leadership sessions to improve field team effectiveness and messaging.

Requirements

• Must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom without visa sponsorship.
• Deep practical knowledge of AppSec, including ASPM, SAST, DAST, SCA, and SBOMs.
• Proven experience with public cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in high-level languages like Python, Go, or Rust and advanced shell scripting.
• SME-level knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Exceptional presentation skills for both technical developer teams and executive stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Fluency in an additional European language.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with world-class talent.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading cloud security company.
• Collaborative culture spanning over 20 countries.
• Focus on continuous self-improvement and technical leadership.