Product Manager - Data Acquisition

About us

APIs are a foundational element of innovation in today’s app-driven world. From banks, travel, entertainment, retail, and transportation to IoT, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities, every web and mobile app depends on APIs. Without secure APIs, rapid innovation would be impossible. Salt Security is the only patented solution to identify and prevent the top threat of API attacks using big data and AI.

At Salt, we’re passionate about what we do. We work as a team and embrace new ideas, wherever they come from. We also enjoy all the benefits of a startup environment.

Feel you’re up for the challenge? We encourage you to apply!

About the position:

Salt is expanding and seeking an outstanding Product Manager to join our product group. If you have strong leadership skills, a proactive problem-solving approach, an entrepreneurial mindset, attention to detail, and a steep learning curve - we are looking for you.

You will play a pivotal role in driving one of the core Application domain and capabilities, which are vital components enabling our entire API security value chain - from APIs discovery to APIs vulnerabilities, and detection. You will get to demonstrate your deep understanding within the application security domain (with a focus on API security architecture and ecosystem), excellent relationship-building skills with partners and internal stakeholders, and your ability to translate complex technical situations into smart product solutions.

What will you do?

• Take full ownership of one of our API Security Applications, managing their full life cycle from gathering customers requirements, planning, implementation with engineering, and lunch.
• Be data-driven while working with our UX team to dramatically improve user experience, delivering more value to our customers, and increasing their use of the product.
• Collaborate with dozens of industry partners from the cloud, security, and API management ecosystems to strengthen the technological and go-to-market partnerships, and ultimately create integrations that scale across billions of API calls.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to define and prioritize technical requirements, ensuring alignment with product roadmap and business goals.
• Collaborate with other Product Managers and UX experts within the team to contribute to the creation and refinement of the product roadmap, delivering end-to-end user experience & value to our customers.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market demands, and competitor offerings to better define our applications strategy and product enhancements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience (at least one successful position) in Cybersecurity with a focus and deep knowledge in AppSec or API Security domains.
• Strong technical background, or alternatively hands-on experience as a security researcher
• Proven experience (at least 3+ years) as a product manager in domains such as cybersecurity, data acquisition, API technologies, or cloud technologies
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills to foster partnerships with technical stakeholders and external partners
• problem-solving skills with a track record of translating complex technical concepts into actionable product strategies
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear technical documentation and present complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent - Advantage