Principal Product Manager

Description About Aqua Security Aqua Security enables enterprises to secure their container‑based and cloud‑native applications from development to production—accelerating adoption of cloud‑native technologies and bridging the gap between DevOps and IT Security. Our product ecosystem includes multiple components deployed in customers’ cloud environments, complemented by SaaS services, CI/CD plugins, and cloud‑native integrations. Most components run in containers, are written in Go, and rely heavily on open‑source technologies. Our UI is built with Vue.js. We are primarily a Linux‑focused company, with additional support for Windows and macOS. We operate in a fast‑paced R&D culture that values experimentation, modern technologies, and a blend of experienced and early‑career engineers who are passionate about building world‑class security products. About the Position We are building a next‑generation cloud security platform used at scale across our customer environments. As part of this mission, we are expanding our Vulnerability Management (VM) team responsible for securing cloud, Kubernetes, and containerized infrastructure. As a Principal Product Manager for Vulnerability Management, you will lead the evolution of Aqua’s scanning, detection, and exposure‑management capabilities. You will shape product vision, define strategy, and guide execution for the systems that detect, analyze, prioritize, and reduce risk in modern cloud‑native environments. You will influence the future of the VM industry by blending technical depth, strong product instincts, and customer empathy to deliver innovative solutions that help enterprises understand and reduce real risk—not just vulnerability noise. Working from Aqua Hyderabad office a minimum of 4 days per week (Mon-Thu) Requirements Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Vision Define, articulate, and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Vulnerability Management, aligned with business and customer outcomes. Develop a forward‑looking strategy for how VM evolves across cloud, Kubernetes, serverless, and container ecosystems. Analyze and define attack paths and exposure chains that connect vulnerabilities to critical assets (“crown jewels”), enabling intelligent risk‑based prioritization. Execution & Cross‑Functional Leadership Collaborate proactively with engineering, design, architecture, and security research teams to deliver high‑impact capabilities at scale. Translate complex technical challenges into clear product requirements and prioritization trade‑offs. Partner closely with engineering leadership to solve deep technical problems and ensure high‑quality, on‑time releases. Customer, Market & Ecosystem Leadership Stay ahead of trends in VM, CNAPP, cloud workloads, and attacker behaviour. Represent Aqua as a thought leader in vulnerability and exposure management—engaging customers, prospects, partners, and industry analysts. Regularly collect and internalize customer feedback to refine product direction and adoption. Go‑to‑Market & Business Leadership Own the product roadmap narrative and communicate prioritization, rationale, and outcomes across stakeholders. Partner with Product Marketing to craft differentiated messaging, positioning, and sales enablement content. Develop pricing, packaging, and GTM strategies to maximize adoption and revenue. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field. with minimum 18+ years experience and 9+ years of product management experience. Demonstrated experience building enterprise SaaS, security, cloud, or vulnerability management products. Strong cloud‑security knowledge—expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP, including networking, IAM, Kubernetes, and/or serverless. Proven ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams, executives, and customers. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to use data to guide decisions. Highly self‑driven with a track record of executing in fast‑moving environments. Ability to influence, align, and collaborate across functions without direct authority. Preferred Qualifications MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field. Experience with cloud‑native security platforms (CNAPP, CSPM, CIEM, CWPP). Prior experience building or launching enterprise vulnerability management solutions. Experience working with large‑scale security data, signal quality, false positives, and prioritization frameworks. If you’re ready for an exciting opportunity to dive into the hottest cybersecurity category, now is the perfect time to join Aqua! We are a global organization where every Aquarian can make a difference and make a big impact. Aqua also offers great company culture, amazing colleagues, international travel, and lots more! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.