Principal Application Security Engineer

Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

As a Principal Application Security Engineer, you will be tasked with shaping, growing, and leading Barracuda’s Application Security program. Additionally, as the most senior member of the App Sec team, you will have the opportunity to provide mentorship to other team members and have a say in the direction of the overarching security program and initiatives.

• 8-10+ years in product-focused App Sec:
  Able to move orgs from reactive pen-test/documentation-heavy to proactive guardrail-driven programs. Has a track record of embedding security across the development life cycle and reducing late-stage findings via automation and developer enablement.
• Strong understanding of modern App Sec and Prod Sec concepts:
  Deep practical (hands‑on) knowledge of core security concepts across App Sec, Prod Sec, and Cloud.
• Experience building/growing App Sec and Prod Sec programs:
  Hands-on experience building or growing modern App Sec/Prod Sec programs in a product environment.
• Hands-on experience owning long-term initiatives:
  Experience and a proven track record of owning work streams, initiatives, or impactful project scope over an extended (year+) period.
• Proficient in Threat Modeling:
  Can facilitate lightweight, feature-level threat models, drive risk-based discussions, and flag high-risk changes across a broad spectrum of tech stacks and product designs.
• Hands-on security assessment experience:
  Has strong hands-on experience performing application penetration tests, conducting security-focused source code reviews, driving risk rating and vulnerability management processes.
• Programming proficiency:
  Proficient in at least two programming languages (Type Script/JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Java, Go, etc.). Able to review code and provide framework-specific remediation guidance.
• Strong communication and presentation skills:
  Able to provide concise and practical developer-friendly guidance. Can partner with product, platform, and engineering leads to drive security initiatives. Comfortable leading short, outcome-focused design review discussions and security trainings.

• A strong sense of ownership and community within the team
• Ability to build automation and successfully leverage AI to facilitate daily tasks
• Hands‑on experience building production‑grade software
• Experience working cross‑functionally with technical and non-technical teams

• Applicable certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, etc.
• Previous management/leadership experience
• Excited and passionate about application security and software development.

A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.

• Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
• High-quality health benefits
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Career-growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
• Volunteer opportunities