Salary Range: 170000 to 230000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

In this Role You Will:

• Design, develop, and maintain secure software for core platform functionalities, particularly focusing on authentication and authorization systems, secure communication channels between services (e.g., API security), and secure data storage and access controls
• Develop and implement data handling policies and procedures in compliance with legal and ethical standards such as FERPA, COPPA and international regulations, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of user data
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of our systems and third-party integrations
• Translate legal requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure our AI applications are hosted and developed with proper security measures in mind
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle
• Implement and manage encryption protocols for data at rest and in transit
• Design and oversee secure data migration processes between systems
• Develop and maintain incident response plans for potential data breaches.

Your Experiences & Skills Include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent technical experience. Masters preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on data protection and privacy
• Knowledge developing and debugging in Java, Javascript, Typescript and/or React
• Knowledge of AWS security services and CDK configurations and features for secure production environments
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, encryption technologies, and authentication protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems, including to non-technical employees, and propose thorough iterative solutions
• Take responsibility for problems from beginning to end, and are prepared to acquire any missing knowledge necessary to get the job done
• Ability to be nimble, scrappy and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment
• A positive, can-do attitude. You’re not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity
• (Preferred) Experience working with international engineering teams across time zones

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and equity. For applicants in the US, the salary range for this role is $170,000 - $230,000, depending on relevant considerations like professional experience and related skill sets.
• Medical, dental, vision, including a medical insurance plan with 100% coverage of employee premiums.
• Flexible PTO policy and company holidays
• And more to come!