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About Highnote Founded in 2020 by leaders from Braintree, PayPal, and Lending Club, Highnote is an all-in-one card issuer processor and program management platform. We enable digital-first organizations to easily issue and process payment cards, driving business growth and profitability.
We've raised over $104M and grown to 120+ employees. Headquartered in San Francisco, our team is among the most advanced in payments, with members across 25+ US states.
Operating with core values of customer obsession, executional excellence, and intentional inclusion, we’re shaping the future of payments by creating innovative products and solving new use cases.
We are fast-moving, hands-on, and believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. We’re committed to unlocking opportunities with the right people.
Job Description We seek a Senior Security Engineer to lead our security initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to leverage your security experience, collaborate with engineering leadership, and promote security awareness throughout the company. Experience with early-stage companies is a plus.
What you'll be doing
Refining and executing the security strategy
Maintaining security policies and processes
Managing compliance programs like PCI-DSS, SOC1/2, GDPR
Driving application and web security initiatives
Serving as a security consultant in design reviews
Promoting secure coding and SDLC best practices
Managing penetration testing and bug bounty programs
Evaluating security technologies for defenses and monitoring
Integrating security controls across cloud-native and third-party tools
Conducting infrastructure and vendor security audits
Securing GCP, AWS, and On-Premise environments with the infrastructure team
Implementing security best practices for Kubernetes and Istio
Managing security incident response systems
What we are looking for
7+ years of experience in information security
Leadership experience in security efforts
Proficiency in scripting or programming languages
Experience with cloud platforms like GCP or AWS
Knowledge of cryptography, PKI, TLS
Familiarity with static and dynamic code analysis tools
Experience with APIs
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Bonus skills
Experience in financial payments technology
Knowledge of SpringBoot, Kubernetes, Istio
Experience with big data tools like BigQuery
Why Highnote?
Opportunity to build from the ground up and impact the organization
Team of payments enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds
Flat hierarchy with direct exposure to leadership
Backed by notable investors including Oak HC/FT, Costanoa Ventures, and XYZ Ventures
Benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off
Healthcare coverage and 75% for dependents
401k plan
Generous parental leave policies
Equity in Highnote
Home office stipend, internet, and phone reimbursement
Competitive salary range of $170,000-$230,000, based on market research
Note: In SF, the role is hybrid with core in-office days Tuesday-Thursday. We prioritize in-person candidates and support flexible options.
Highnote values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Please share your pronouns if you wish.
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Senior Security Engineer
role at
Highnote
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
About Highnote Founded in 2020 by leaders from Braintree, PayPal, and Lending Club, Highnote is an all-in-one card issuer processor and program management platform. We enable digital-first organizations to easily issue and process payment cards, driving business growth and profitability.
We've raised over $104M and grown to 120+ employees. Headquartered in San Francisco, our team is among the most advanced in payments, with members across 25+ US states.
Operating with core values of customer obsession, executional excellence, and intentional inclusion, we’re shaping the future of payments by creating innovative products and solving new use cases.
We are fast-moving, hands-on, and believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. We’re committed to unlocking opportunities with the right people.
Job Description We seek a Senior Security Engineer to lead our security initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to leverage your security experience, collaborate with engineering leadership, and promote security awareness throughout the company. Experience with early-stage companies is a plus.
What you'll be doing
Refining and executing the security strategy
Maintaining security policies and processes
Managing compliance programs like PCI-DSS, SOC1/2, GDPR
Driving application and web security initiatives
Serving as a security consultant in design reviews
Promoting secure coding and SDLC best practices
Managing penetration testing and bug bounty programs
Evaluating security technologies for defenses and monitoring
Integrating security controls across cloud-native and third-party tools
Conducting infrastructure and vendor security audits
Securing GCP, AWS, and On-Premise environments with the infrastructure team
Implementing security best practices for Kubernetes and Istio
Managing security incident response systems
What we are looking for
7+ years of experience in information security
Leadership experience in security efforts
Proficiency in scripting or programming languages
Experience with cloud platforms like GCP or AWS
Knowledge of cryptography, PKI, TLS
Familiarity with static and dynamic code analysis tools
Experience with APIs
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Bonus skills
Experience in financial payments technology
Knowledge of SpringBoot, Kubernetes, Istio
Experience with big data tools like BigQuery
Why Highnote?
Opportunity to build from the ground up and impact the organization
Team of payments enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds
Flat hierarchy with direct exposure to leadership
Backed by notable investors including Oak HC/FT, Costanoa Ventures, and XYZ Ventures
Benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off
Healthcare coverage and 75% for dependents
401k plan
Generous parental leave policies
Equity in Highnote
Home office stipend, internet, and phone reimbursement
Competitive salary range of $170,000-$230,000, based on market research
Note: In SF, the role is hybrid with core in-office days Tuesday-Thursday. We prioritize in-person candidates and support flexible options.
Highnote values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Please share your pronouns if you wish.
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