Listing Description
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.
The mission of Plaid's Product Security Team is “Improve our customer’s trust by assuring secure development and delivery of products and services, minimizing risk to the ecosystem, and preventing security incidents.” The Product Security team is responsible for managing the security processes, policies and controls to secure Plaid’s developer and consumer facing products. We are focused on areas like Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Development Lifecycle, Penetration Testing and Cloud Security.
As an Experienced Product Security Engineer at Plaid, you'll be a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to ensure security is a cornerstone of every product. You'll partner with leadership to shape product strategy, advocate for strong security controls, and influence future product iterations. By leveraging your deep industry knowledge, you'll lead the charge in implementing secure architecture and design principles, ensuring early detection and prevention of vulnerabilities. Your expertise in security assessments and penetration testing will help identify and mitigate potential threats, while your mentorship and training efforts will foster a security-conscious culture. By owning specific areas of Plaid's product portfolio, you'll provide expert guidance and minimize risks, ultimately strengthening Plaid's security posture.
This role is perfect for you if:
-You thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside product, engineering, and security teams.
-Your passion lies in designing secure solutions and building robust security programs.
-You possess a deep understanding of security best practices and industry trends.
-You have a knack for translating complex technical concepts into actionable strategies.
-You enjoy developing and mentoring others, fostering a strong security culture.
Join us, and be part of the future where security is the cornerstone of everything we build!
Responsibilities
Requirements
Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com.
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