Product Security Engineer

Product Security Engineer Location: Bangalore, India Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Product Security Engineer to help strengthen and scale our Product Security program across a diverse portfolio of products and operating companies. This role will be responsible for managing key application security tools, supporting secure software development practices, driving product security metrics and reporting, and partnering with engineering teams to integrate security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). A significant focus of this position will be helping to normalize AI Security within existing Product Security processes, ensuring AI-enabled products and services are developed, assessed, measured, and governed using consistent security standards. The successful candidate will work closely with development teams, security stakeholders, and operating companies to improve security visibility, drive adoption of security best practices, and provide meaningful security insights through metrics and reporting. Key Responsibilities Product Security * Partner with software engineering, architecture, DevOps, cloud, and product teams to integrate security throughout the SDLC. * Support secure design reviews, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and remediation activities. * Provide guidance and consultation on secure software development practices. * Assist operating companies in adopting and maturing Product Security standards and processes. * Support product security assessments for new technologies, platforms, services, and applications. Security Tool Ownership and Administration * Serve as a primary administrator and subject matter expert for application security tooling, including: * Static Application Security Testing (SAST) * Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) * Software Composition Analysis (SCA) * Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation and management * Container security scanning * Dependency and supply chain security tools * Secrets detection and related security technologies * Support onboarding, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of security platforms. * Work with engineering teams to integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows. * Evaluate new security technologies and recommend improvements to the Product Security tool ecosystem. Metrics, Reporting, and Governance * Partner with operating companies to collect, validate, analyze, and report Product Security metrics. * Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting. * Track and report on key metrics including: * SAST coverage * DAST coverage * SCA adoption * SBOM generation and availability * Vulnerability remediation performance * Security testing coverage * Secure development compliance * Product Security program maturity * Identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement. * Support monthly, quarterly, and annual Product Security reporting activities. AI Security Integration * Help define and operationalize AI Security requirements and controls within the SDLC. * Partner with engineering teams developing AI-enabled products and services to promote secure AI development practices. * Assist in establishing AI Security metrics, monitoring, and reporting capabilities. * Support governance activities related to AI risk management, model security, data protection, prompt security, and responsible AI practices. * Drive the integration of AI Security controls, governance requirements, testing approaches, and metrics into existing Product Security processes, ensuring AI-enabled products are evaluated, measured, and reported using the same disciplined approach applied to traditional software security programs. Automation and Continuous Improvement * Develop scripts and automation capabilities to improve Product Security workflows, data collection, reporting, and operational efficiency. * Support integrations between security tools, source control platforms, and reporting systems. * Contribute to the development of repeatable processes, documentation, standards, and operational procedures. * Assist with internal audits, customer security reviews, and compliance activities as required. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. * Strong understanding of software development principles and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices. * Knowledge of application security concepts, secure coding practices, and vulnerability management. * Familiarity with application security technologies including: * SAST * DAST * SCA * SBOM generation and management * Container and dependency scanning * Secrets detection and related security tools * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and operating companies. Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting or administering application security platforms such as Veracode, Snyk, CodeSonar, or similar technologies. * Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * Familiarity with GitHub, GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, and modern CI/CD development practices. * Experience developing scripts and automation using Python, PowerShell or similar technologies. * Familiarity with AI security concepts, secure AI development practices, and AI governance frameworks. * Experience creating security dashboards, metrics programs, and executive-level reporting. * Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, EU AI, CVSS, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF), and modern application security best practices. * Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, GSEC, GWAPT, Security+, or equivalent are desirable. Success Factors * Passion for securing modern software products and emerging AI technologies. * Strong ownership mindset and ability to manage initiatives with minimal supervision. * Ability to build effective relationships across engineering, product, and security teams. * Data-driven approach to measuring security performance and driving continuous improvement. * Ability to translate technical security findings into actionable business insights. * Commitment to helping teams deliver secure, resilient, and trusted products at scale. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Product Security and AI Security, helping embed security into every stage of product development while advancing the organization's secure adoption of AI technologies. Fortive Corporation Overview Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care. We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com. Bonus or Equity This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.