About the role

Aplyr's Quick Take

This role is for a Technical Product Manager focused on leading the development and strategy of a fuzz-testing platform. You'll work closely with engineering and customers to define product features and ensure high-quality delivery, while also supporting sales efforts with technical expertise.

Good fit

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background in security or software development, with several years of product management experience. You should enjoy customer interactions and be comfortable translating complex technical details into business value.

Worth noting

This is a senior hybrid role that combines product management with technical leadership and sales engineering, which may not be typical for all product management positions. The focus on customer engagement and deep technical knowledge is a significant aspect of the job.

Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

Overview

We are looking for a Lead Technical Product Manager to drive the strategy, development, and market success of Defensics, Black Duck’s industry-leading fuzz-testing platform. This is a senior, hybrid role that sits at the intersection of product management, deep technical leadership, and sales engineering, with a strong focus on customer engagement and real-world impact.
This role is ideal for a product leader who thrives in highly technical environments, enjoys working close to customers, and can translate protocol-level complexity into clear business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Product Leadership & Strategy

Own the product vision, roadmap, and execution for Defensics
Define and prioritise features based on customer needs, market trends, and competitive insights
Partner with engineering to deliver high-quality, scalable security testing capabilities
Drive end-to-end product lifecycle management from concept to release

Technical Product Ownership

Act as the subject matter expert in fuzz testing, protocol security, and application security
Translate complex technical concepts into clear product requirements and value propositions
Work closely with engineering on protocol-level functionality and integrations
Ensure the product meets enterprise-grade performance, scalability, and security standards

Customer Engagement & Sales Engineering

Lead deep technical engagements with customers, prospects, and partners
Support sales teams through pre-sales activities, demos, and solution positioning
Translate customer challenges into product enhancements and innovation opportunities
Act as a trusted advisor to customers on security testing best practices

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Customer Success teams
Influence stakeholders at all levels to align on product strategy and execution
Mentor and guide junior product managers and technical contributors

Required Experience

Proven experience in Technical Product Management or Product Leadership roles
Strong background in cybersecurity, application security, or protocol testing
Experience working with fuzz testing, network protocols, or vulnerability discovery tools
Demonstrated ability to engage with highly technical customers and engineering teams
Track record of delivering complex technical products to market

Key Skills

Technical depth (protocols, APIs, security testing)
Stakeholder management & influencing
Customer-facing communication & storytelling
Product strategy & roadmap ownership
Pre-sales / sales engineering collaboration
Problem-solving & analytical thinking
Agile / product development methodologies

Nice to Have

Experience with DevSecOps or secure SDLC practices
Knowledge of enterprise security tools and platforms
Background in software development or engineering
Experience working in global, cross-functional environments

Why Join Black Duck?

Work on a market-leading security product used by global enterprises
Operate in a high-impact, customer-facing role shaping product direction
Be part of a company at the forefront of application security and open source risk management
Collaborate with world-class technical and commercial teams

Black Duck is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or military service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black Duck complies with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination in every jurisdiction where it operates and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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