About the job
About Semgrep
Semgrep stands at the forefront of code security, enabling developers to innovate seamlessly. We empower teams to identify, flag, and resolve real issues before deployment, utilizing adaptive security that evolves as development progresses. With Semgrep, code is secured in real-time, providing developers with the freedom to work swiftly while maintaining security integrity. Designed for developers and endorsed by security teams, Semgrep integrates into the developer's workflow, offering solutions without disrupting productivity, while giving security teams essential visibility and control. Our AI-driven approach minimizes false positives and prioritizes actionable vulnerabilities, earning the trust of 95% of security reviewers across over 6 million findings. Semgrep is making the dream of zero false positives a reality, enabling AppSec teams to manage 80% fewer false positives across Code and Supply Chain, significantly reducing backlog.
Founded in San Francisco and supported by top-tier investors including Menlo Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and Sequoia Capital, Semgrep has gained recognition from Gartner in Application Security Testing and is relied upon by industry leaders such as Snowflake, Dropbox, and Figma. Discover more at semgrep.dev.
About the Role
As a Staff AI Product Engineer within Semgrep’s Code team, you will leverage cutting-edge AI/ML technologies from leading companies (including OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, Amazon, Google) to develop user-centric security tools that accelerate the process of writing and deploying secure software.
The Semgrep Code product enhances the software development lifecycle by pinpointing genuine vulnerabilities without hindering productivity. Unlike other security solutions that inundate developers with irrelevant alerts, we provide clear, actionable, and intuitive insights. The advancements in AI are already transforming how we minimize noise, and we believe there’s even more to unlock in the future.
You will gain insights into the application-security domain, mentor fellow engineers, collaborate with product managers, security researchers, and application developers, while contributing to features that delight our customers. Within Semgrep’s culture of transparency, you’ll observe and impact the decisions that drive a startup’s success. Your contributions will be pivotal in establishing Semgrep as the leading code analysis initiative and a trusted security platform.
Your Responsibilities:
Integrate AI platform APIs into the Semgrep Code product
Develop and optimize LLM prompt chains for real-world developer scenarios
Explore the latest advancements in AI/ML and evaluate their potential for product integration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and functionality

