or apply directly on Asana's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Asana's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 57% of Asana's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Asana
- high 76 stale, 2 reposted of 115 open
- Hiring momentum
- 185 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Asana's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Asana.
About this role
The Director of Security Engineering at Asana will lead the Security Engineering organization, focusing on translating security strategy into actionable technical solutions. This role involves managing a team, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality security initiatives are delivered in a fast-paced SaaS environment. The director will also collaborate with various departments to integrate security into product development and infrastructure design.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Asana as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of experience in security and software engineering
- 3+ years of experience managing high-performing engineering teams
- Strong background in software engineering and ability to provide technical direction
- Deep understanding of modern security domains including application security, cloud-native architecture, and identity frameworks
- Hands-on experience with security controls and architecture within AWS or similar cloud environments
- Ability to balance security requirements with business needs and communicate effectively with stakeholders
What you get
- Comprehensive compensation package
- Estimated base salary range of $306,000 - $360,000
- Equity components
- Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
- Career coaching & support
- Inclusive family building benefits
Worth weighing
- Role is office-centric with a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence on specific days
- Salary range is a guideline and may vary based on qualifications
- Benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations
Summarised from Asana's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Asana on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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