[Hiring] Senior Security Engineer @Seesaw

Role Description

We're looking for a Senior Security Engineer who is, first and foremost, an exceptional software engineer — one who has developed deep expertise in security along the way. This is not a governance-only or leadership-only role. You'll be expected to:

• Write code, review architecture, and shape our SDLC.
• Get your hands dirty alongside our engineering team.
• Own the strategic direction of our security program.

This role is ideal for a senior engineer who has organically grown into security.

What You’ll Do

• Security Program Leadership
  • Own and drive the company’s security strategy, roadmap, and overall posture.
  • Serve as the internal expert on security best practices and risk management.
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure security is embedded across engineering, product, IT, and legal.
• Application Security & Secure SDLC
  • Lead threat modeling, secure code reviews, and architecture reviews.
  • Define and enforce secure coding standards and vulnerability management processes.
  • Drive adoption of SAST, DAST, SCA, and other security tooling.
• Hands-On Engineering
  • Build and maintain security tooling, automation, and infrastructure as code.
  • Implement security controls across application, API, and infrastructure layers.
  • Partner with engineers on authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Infrastructure & DevSecOps
  • Own vulnerability scanning, patching, and incident response processes.
  • Strengthen cloud security (IAM, networking, secrets, logging, monitoring).
  • Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and automate security gates.
• Compliance & Policy
  • Partner with Legal to develop and maintain security policies and standards.
  • Lead or support compliance efforts (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
  • Stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Strong experience in application security (threat modeling, code review, SDLC integration).
• Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including IAM and networking.
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically—setting direction while staying hands-on.
• Strong communication skills; able to translate security concepts into clear, actionable guidance.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, SIEM, vulnerability management).
• Experience building security programs in startup or high-growth environments.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, OSCP), though not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range for this position: $160,000 to $188,000.
• Benefits include:
  • Medical/Dental + Orthodontics/Vision Coverage.
  • 401k Match.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off.
  • Mindfulness First Fridays.
  • Monthly Technology Stipend.
  • Home Office Setup Stipend.
  • Professional Development Stipend.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Charitable Donation Matching.
  • Volunteer Days.