AppFolio is more than a company. We’re a community of dreamers, big thinkers, problem solvers, active listeners, and multipliers. At every opportunity, we set the pace while delivering innovation built to carry real estate into the future. One in which every experience feels effortless, yet meaningful. Where customers are empowered to take on any opportunity. We show up as one team, connected by our values to be a force for good. Because together, we have the power to create extraordinary outcomes for our customers, our communities, and ourselves.

The Lead Technical Program Manager, Risk & Security will drive the cross-functional execution and operational alignment of critical security initiatives across stakeholder groups, including Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), IT, Business Systems, Marketing Operations, and more. By unifying application security, infrastructure security, vulnerability management, and adversarial testing under a single roadmap, this role ensures our security posture scales cleanly with AppFolio’s growth. Reporting within the Information Security organization, you will serve as the primary bridge between technical security functions and partner engineering teams, empowering our business to build safely, mitigate risks early, and maintain customer trust.

Your Impact

Establish, maintain, and execute strategic roadmaps for core internal security initiatives across application security, infrastructure security, vulnerability management, and threat operations.
Partner directly with Engineering, SRE, IT, and Business Systems teams to scope requirements, track critical project milestones, and ensure operational deliverables remain on schedule.
Implement structured intake and prioritization processes to make security project handoffs transparent, well-resourced, and aligned with overall business goals.
Proactively identify cross-departmental blockers, resource gaps, and dependency conflicts, escalating issues with actionable options and strategic trade-offs.
Serve as the single point of contact and primary cross-functional liaison for security-driven initiatives, streamlining communications with internal engineering partners and external third-party vendors.
Deliver clear, executive-ready reporting on program health, project progress, resource needs, and technical outcomes framed around business risk reduction and resilience.

Qualifications

Able to translate complex, multi-domain security initiatives (application security, infrastructure security, vulnerability management) into structured project roadmaps and clear operational deliverables.
Skilled at facilitating cross-functional alignment between security, software engineering, site reliability, and IT operations teams.
Strong ability to evaluate technical dependencies, surface emerging risks early, and present clear options and trade-offs to senior leadership.
Demonstrated competency in managing technical project workflows within tools like Jira to maintain clear accountability and visible tracking.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the versatility to tailor messages effectively for software engineers, security practitioners, and executive leadership.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical technical leadership experience) required.
Proven track record in technical program or project management within an information security or engineering organization.
Experience managing cross-functional technical projects that intersect with software development lifecycles, CI/CD pipelines, or SRE/IT operational workflows.
Hands-on experience utilizing project management and issue-tracking platforms (such as Jira) to manage complex backlogs, dependencies, and delivery timelines.
Experience coordinating deliverables across multiple security disciplines or managing vendor engagements aligned with internal project schedules.
Strong communication skills, including executive-level reporting capabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is: $152,000 - $190,000 base pay. The actual compensation for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Please note that compensation is just one aspect of a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The compensation range listed here does not include additional benefits or any discretionary bonuses you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits - see here.

About AppFolio
AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry. Our innovative platform and trusted partnership enable our customers to connect communities, increase operational efficiency, and grow their business. For more information about AppFolio, visit appfolio.com.

Why AppFolio

Grow | We enable a culture of high performance, where delivering results is recognized by opportunities for growth and compelling total rewards. Our challenging and meaningful work drive the growth of our business, and ourselves.

Learn | We partner with you to realize your potential by investing in you from the start. We're cultivating a team of big thinkers through coaching and mentorship with our best-in-class leaders, and giving you the time and tools to develop your skills.

Impact | We are creating a world where living in, investing in, managing, and supporting communities feels magical and effortless, freeing people to thrive. We do this by innovating with purpose while cultivating a culture of impact. We learn as much from each other as we do our customers and our communities.

Connect | We excel at hybrid work by fostering an environment that feels flexible, personal and connected, no matter where we are. We create space to fuel innovation and collaboration, and we come together to celebrate, connect, and succeed.

Paddle as One.

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Statement of Equal Opportunity

At AppFolio, we value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives and depend on it to drive our innovative culture. That’s why we’re a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that our products, our teams, and our business are stronger because of it. This means that no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law, you’re always welcome at AppFolio.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process for a disability, pregnancy-related condition, or religious practice, please contact us at [email protected] or (805) 284-0834. You do not need to use any particular wording.

About the company

AppFolio provides cloud-based software and services for real estate professionals, focusing on property management. It offers a subscription-based suite that includes tenant and lease tracking, accounting, maintenance requests, marketing, and data analytics, all accessed via the internet. The product works by delivering modules the users subscribe to, allowing teams to manage properties, tenants, finances, and maintenance from one platform and analyze performance through analytics. Compared with competitors, AppFolio targets the real estate industry with an integrated, cloud-first solution and ongoing services, aiming to streamline operations and support growth. The company’s goal is to help property managers, investors, and association managers run their businesses more efficiently, save time, reduce costs, and enable scalable growth.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Goleta, California

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

Q2 2026 revenue rose 19% to $281 million, crossing $1 billion trailing revenue.
Management raised 2026 revenue guidance to $1.117 billion-$1.127 billion and margins to 26.5%-28.0%.
The August 2026 AWS deal strengthens reliability, compliance, and AI model flexibility.

What critics are saying

Beagle Labs litigation, filed December 2025, remains active through 2026, risking injunctions.
July 2026 hidden rent-fee class action targets AppFolio's payment monetization and tenant trust.
A data-breach or FTC/FCRA adverse ruling would damage platform trust and customer retention.

What makes Appfolio unique

AppFolio Realm-X now runs on AWS, serving nearly 23,000 customers with governed agentic AI.
More than 99% of customers use some part of AppFolio Realm, binding workflows tightly.
AppFolio combines property management, payments, and resident services inside one performance platform.

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Oct 21st, 2026

AppFolio eyed for $293.84M quarterly revenue as analysts bet on higher-value services

Analysts expect AppFolio to report quarterly earnings of $1.78 per share on revenue of about $293.84 million. Subscription and Value Added Services are forecast to make up a larger share of sales than a year earlier, with Subscription Services revenue projected at about $62.40 million. The focus points to deeper earnings from each property on the platform rather than simple unit growth. Cost of revenue recently held near 36% of sales, as heavier use of AI tools and payments adds pressure on margins. Analysts assume revenue growth of 16.8% a year over three years. They see earnings rising from about $157.5 million to $311.9 million by 2029, on sales of about $1.7 billion. The consensus price target is $236.04, with the low end at $200.

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Sep 20th, 2026

KeyBanc raises AppFolio price target to $280 on resident services potential

KeyBanc has raised its price target on AppFolio from $255 to $280, maintaining an Overweight rating. The firm believes resident services could become a significant revenue driver, with residents potentially spending over $100 monthly on additional offerings. AppFolio reported second-quarter revenue of $281 million, up 19% year-over-year, crossing $1 billion in trailing 12-month revenue. The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to between $1.117 billion and $1.127 billion. However, risks include rising infrastructure costs and potentially slower unit growth amongst existing customers. The stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 31.86, above the industry average of 22.41. Hedge fund holdings decreased from 43 to 39 funds in the second quarter.

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Aug 20th, 2026

The Property Performance Gap is widening. FUTURE 2026 is where operators master the RPM playbook to close it.

The Property Performance Gap is widening. FUTURE 2026 is where operators master the RPM playbook to close it. AppFolio's annual conference delivers the strategies that separate market leaders from the rest. SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF), the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry, today unveiled the official programming and speaker lineup for FUTURE 2026: The Real Estate Conference by AppFolio. Taking place September 28 - October 1, 2026 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, the annual event brings together real estate operators and innovators to master the strategy, skills, and platform driving the next era of real estate performance. The Property Performance Gap in real estate is real and widening. Benchmark data from ProfitCoach reveals that property managers in the top quartile are more than twice as profitable as the rest of the industry - yet the average operator still spends two-thirds of their time on reactive, routine work. FUTURE 2026 is where the operators committed to closing that gap come together to learn how to put Real Estate Performance Management (RPM) into practice and explore the platform that makes it possible. FUTURE 2026 will feature mainstage visionaries, industry experts, and executive leaders, including a special evening performance by four-time GRAMMY Award winner and global music legend Lenny Kravitz. Dr. Maya Shankar, acclaimed cognitive scientist, former White House Senior Policy Advisor, and host of A Slight Change of Plans, and Andre Agassi, Grand Slam champion, author, and philanthropist, will deliver the opening and closing keynotes. Mainstage presentations will also feature AppFolio Chairman and CEO Shane Trigg, Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Horner, Chief Technology Officer Matthew Baird, Chief Product Officer Kyle Triplett, and Vice President & Industry Principal Stacy Holden, among others. In addition to the mainstage programming, attendees will have the opportunity to explore over 40 expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and hands-on implementation sessions covering critical topics such as practical AI application, high-performance operating models, and resident engagement. The roster of speakers includes: * Real estate economists and researchers sharing market trends and forecasts: featuring Brad Hargreaves, Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Thesis Driven; Jay Parsons, Rental Housing Economist; Daniel Craig, Chief Strategy Officer at ProfitCoach; James Scott, Director of the Real Estate Transformation Lab at MIT; Rob Filley, Co-Head of U.S. Market Analytics at Green Street; and Chris Porter, Senior Vice President at John Burns Research and Consulting. * Practitioners and advisors delivering management frameworks and operational strategies: with Dom Beveridge, Principal at 20for20; Puneet Singh, Managing Partner at PKS Law Group; Josh Holtzman, EOS Implementer and Author; and Deb Newell, PhD-ABD, Founder at Real-Time Consulting Services. * Forward-thinking operators sharing real-world wins: with practical perspectives from over 50 confirmed property management leaders, including Moses Kagan, Co-Founder and Partner at Adaptive Realty, Donna Smith, President of Real Estate Management at Enclave, JC Castillo, President and CEO at Velo Residential, and Tony Julianelle, CEO and Partner at Atlas Real Estate. "Real estate is changing, and the operators pulling ahead aren't waiting to see how it plays out. They're already delivering a whole new level of performance for their residents, investors, teams, and communities," said Lisa Horner, Chief Marketing Officer at AppFolio. "That's RPM. It's where our industry is headed and at FUTURE, you'll learn it firsthand from operators who have transformed their businesses." Attendees at FUTURE 2026 can expect to: * Evolve Their Operating Model: Gain practical, step-by-step strategies to move beyond manual task execution and focus on the high-impact outcomes that drive long-term business value. * Experience Agentic AI in Action: Go hands-on with AppFolio Realm-X Performers in lab-style workshops and leave with AI agents already implemented in your business - independently handling complex workflows and freeing your team for strategic, relationship-driven growth. * Unify Their Operational Stack: Discover how AppFolio's performance platform - extended through AppFolio Stack partners and agent-to-agent connectors, starting with Anthropic's Claude - closes the Property Performance Gap, eliminates data silos, improves security and governance, and gives operators the clarity and control to act on what matters most. * Leave Ready to Perform: Walk away from expert-led implementation workshops - included with registration - with AppFolio already configured and ready to deliver outcomes from day one. Now in its third year, the conference will also host the FUTUREist Awards, spotlighting trailblazing real estate professionals who are making a lasting difference through community impact, innovative leadership, and expanding access to housing. This year's shortlisted honorees are: Winners will be celebrated live during a special mainstage presentation. About AppFolio AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry. Its innovative performance platform and trusted partnership enable its customers to connect communities, increase operational efficiency, and grow their business. For more information about AppFolio, visit appfolio.com.

Yahoo Finance

Aug 18th, 2026

AppFolio names AWS preferred AI cloud partner to power Realm-X for 23,000 real estate customers

AppFolio has named Amazon Web Services as its preferred cloud provider, with its AI-native Performance Platform and AppFolio Realm suite now running on AWS infrastructure, including Amazon Bedrock. The partnership gives AppFolio access to foundation models via Bedrock and supports features like Realm-X for nearly 23,000 real estate customers. The collaboration strengthens reliability and governance behind AppFolio's AI capabilities. Previous launches in June 2026 showed AI handling leasing, maintenance and resident enquiries, making cloud infrastructure quality increasingly important. However, the company faces risks from competitors using similar AI tools to compress pricing power and erode product differentiation. AppFolio's projections call for $1.6 billion revenue and $275.8 million earnings by 2029, requiring 16.3% yearly revenue growth.

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Aug 16th, 2026

AppFolio insider sells $2.9M in shares under pre-set trading plan

Maurice J. Duca, an insider at AppFolio, sold 14,707 shares of Class A Common Stock on 12 and 13 August for approximately $2.9 million, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The shares were sold at weighted average prices ranging from $193.95 to $206.52. The sales were conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Duca on 13 March. This regulatory framework allows insiders to establish automated trading schedules without regard to subsequent knowledge of material non-public information. Following the transactions, Duca maintains 38,662 shares directly and 84,849 shares indirectly through a family trust and pension trust. The combined holdings represent approximately 0.35% of outstanding equity. AppFolio is a Santa Barbara-based cloud software provider for the real estate industry with $1.0 billion in revenue.

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