AppSec Sales Engineer

Position Summary

The App Sec Sales Engineer is the technical liaison who bridges sales and engineering, expertly articulating the technology and product positioning of our AI‑Native Dev Sec Ops  platform to executive, business, and technical audiences. They provide critical technical support, drive and manage the technology evaluation stage, ensure customer success in adopting application and AI security products, and strategize to achieve commercial relationships.

• Deliver world‑class platform presentations and demos focused on Application Security Testing and Runtime Protection as part of the larger Dev Sec Ops  landscape.
• Evangelize the benefits of the Harness AI‑Native Dev Sec Ops  platform, highlighting its App Sec and API/AI Security capabilities, including SCA, SAST, DAST, and runtime protection.
• Connect business security risks and compliance problems to technical solutions within the end‑to‑end Dev Sec Ops  pipeline.
• Drive complex technical engagements, such as workshops and POVs, to prove Harness's value in securing the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) from code to operation, including API and AI workflows.

• Responsible for delivering product demonstrations that show customer value in eliminating security debt for developed software and mitigating emerging API and AI risks.
• Experience as a Pre‑Sales Engineer supporting SaaS/software sales in the Dev Sec Ops  or Cybersecurity domain or a strong practitioner with experience in the software evaluation and buying process.
• Hands‑on experience with modern application security practices and tools (e.g., API Security, AI Security, SAST, DAST, SCA, or other similar technologies).
• Appreciation for cloud‑native application security and the security risks associated with the integration of GenAI.
• Remain current on emerging technologies and developments in AI security, software supply chain security, and threat landscapes.
• Able to convey complex customer security requirements and feature requests to Engineering.
• Ability and willingness to travel, occasionally on short notice, for customer engagements, internal meetings, or trade shows/conferences.

• Remote role, strong preference for San Francisco Bay area.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
• Quarterly Harness TGIF‑Off / 4 days
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team‑building events
• Recharge & Reset Program
• Monthly internet reimbursement
• Commuter benefits

Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay rate include your specific skills, experience, qualifications, location, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to the base salary, certain roles may qualify for a performance‑based incentive and/or equity, with eligibility depending on the position. These rewards are based on a combination of company performance and individual achievements.

The OTE Range is $220,000 - $290,000.

A valid authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.