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Principal Security Engineer
About the Role
Security is foundational to everything we do. We handle sensitive data for thousands of engineers and hundreds of companies - their trust is our most valuable asset. As Principal Security Engineer, you'll own our security posture end-to-end.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll write code, review architectures, conduct penetration tests, and build the security culture across engineering. You'll also lead our compliance efforts for SOC 2 Type II and help clients meet their security requirements.
What makes this role unique:
- You'll have direct influence on company-wide security decisions
- Budget and authority to implement the security program you believe in
- Work with modern cloud-native architecture (no legacy baggage)
- Build security as an enabler, not a blocker
What You'll Do
- Own and execute our security roadmap across infrastructure, application, and data security
- Lead SOC 2 Type II compliance program and audit relationships
- Conduct security architecture reviews for all major features and integrations
- Build and maintain security monitoring, alerting, and incident response capabilities
- Perform regular penetration testing and coordinate third-party assessments
- Develop security training and awareness programs for engineering
- Evaluate and implement security tools and technologies
- Work with clients on security questionnaires and due diligence
- Report to leadership on security posture, risks, and recommendations
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years in security engineering or security architecture roles
- Deep expertise in cloud security (AWS preferred, GCP/Azure acceptable)
- Hands-on experience with security tools: SAST/DAST, SIEM, vulnerability scanners
- Strong programming skills - you can review code and write security tooling
- Experience leading SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar compliance programs
- Background in application security, including secure SDLC practices
- Experience with container security, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code
- Certifications valued but not required: CISSP, OSCP, AWS Security Specialty
- Excellent communication skills for working with auditors and executives
What We Offer
- Base salary: $240,000 - $300,000 depending on experience
- Significant equity package as a principal-level hire
- Fully remote with travel for key client meetings (<10%)
- Unlimited PTO (minimum 4 weeks required)
- Premium health benefits for you and family
- Security conference budget (Black Hat, DEF CON, RSA, etc.)
- Home office and security lab equipment budget
- Direct access to executive team and board
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