GRC Engineer

Location: San Mateo, CA – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000 annually

About the role

This role will lead technical work focused on secure, reliable systems and risk-aware execution. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the GRC function within the Security Team
• Manage risks and compliance needs as the company scales globally
• Research and maintain tools for continuous monitoring of security controls
• Communicate compliance progress and resolutions to stakeholders
• Create procedural documentation and training materials
• Coordinate annual security risk assessments and prepare treatment plans
• Collaborate on Business Impact Assessments and BCP/DR activities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in security/IT compliance or equivalent roles
• Experience with audits, risk and compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO27001
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and spoken
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills in fast-paced environments
• Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud service providers
• Experience with compliance in software companies is essential
• Bonus: Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, JSON

Benefits

• Healthcare programs with 100% coverage for employee premiums on at least one plan
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• Flexible PTO and personal sick time alongside paid holidays
• Professional development stipend to foster growth
• Daily healthy lunches provided for all employees
• Wellness/fitness benefits to promote employee health
• Commuter benefits to ease travel costs