Semgrep

Semgrep is a code scanning and static analysis platform that helps developers write more secure, higher-quality code. Founded in 2020 by Yoann Padioleau and Zain Rizvi, the San Francisco-based company has grown to over 200 employees. Semgrep combines open source tooling with a commercial platform, enabling developers and security teams to find and fix vulnerabilities at scale. The company is backed by top-tier venture investors and focuses on making security a core part of every developer's workflow. Its large, active open source community and developer-first approach distinguish it in the application security market.

Culture

Semgrep cultivates a developer-first culture prioritizing code quality and security accessibility. The company emphasizes open source collaboration and welcomes community contributions. Leadership makes security practical and developer-friendly rather than bureaucratic. Engineering-focused hiring values technical depth and problem-solving ability.

  • Developer-first culture prioritizing code quality and security
  • Large active open source community with deep contributor engagement
  • Security tooling designed for developer experience not gatekeeping
  • Values pragmatism and solving real security problems for teams

Hiring velocity

1 open now, 1 first appeared in the last 30d.

Funding history 1 round, $20.0M total

RoundClosedAmountInvestors
Series AJan 2021$20.0MGreylock, Sequoia

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