At Bumble, we’re redefining how security scales across global engineering organizations. We’re looking for a Staff Application Security Engineer to design and implement developer-focused security solutions that make secure development effortless and intuitive.
In this role, you’ll help embed security into every stage of the software lifecycle - from design and code to testing and deployment. You’ll work closely with Product, Engineering, and Security leadership to build AI-powered tools, frameworks, and communities that empower developers to move fast while staying secure.
What You’ll Do
Research, design, and deliver scalable security tools, frameworks, and automation that streamline secure development.
Build developer-centric security experiences and self-service capabilities within engineering workflows.
Leverage AI and Model Context Protocol (MCP) to create intelligent, context-aware security guidance and automation.
Collaborate with Product and Engineering to embed security into design reviews, sprints, and roadmaps.
Provide expertise across cloud-native, containerized, and service-oriented architectures (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes).
Partner with leaders across Engineering and Product to align security with developer velocity and experience.
Build and grow Bumble’s Security Champions program to amplify security culture across global teams.
Must Have:
Extensive experience in Application or Product Security - recognised as an expert practitioner
Proven expertise in secure software development, threat modeling, and SDLC integration.
Hands-on experience building or integrating developer-facing security tools.
Strong understanding of cloud and container security (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes).
Demonstrated ability to influence engineering practices and drive security adoption.
Excellent communication skills and cross-functional leadership.
Nice-to-Have:
Experience with AI security tooling, context-aware automation
Experience building agentic AI systems that work collaboratively.
Understanding of AI privacy and governance in developer workflows.
Strong coding background and pragmatic build-vs-buy decision-making.