Staff Engineer - Product Security

📋 Description

• Lead the design and implementation of high-impact, reusable frameworks for security use cases such as authentication, authorization, secrets management, and data protection.
• Architect and automate security controls within our development and deployment pipelines -- enabling proactive prevention, detection, and remediation of vulnerabilities at scale.
• Partner with senior engineering and platform leaders to influence system design, threat models, and architecture decisions that strengthen Faire's overall security posture.
• Drive strategic cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with Platform, Infrastructure, Risk, and Compliance teams to integrate security deeply into our technical and operational foundations.
• Mentor and guide engineers across the organization, raising the bar for secure software design, technical rigor, and security-first thinking.
• Lead complex investigations and incident response efforts, ensuring rapid, effective remediation and continuous improvement of our security systems.

🎯 Requirements

• Deep expertise in software security architecture and engineering, with a proven ability to design and scale security frameworks across a large, distributed system.
• Strong programming skills and experience in multiple languages (e.g., Kotlin, Python, TypeScript, Java, or Go), with the ability to influence engineering design through code and review.
• A track record of technical leadership -- driving company-wide or cross-organizational initiatives that improved security posture, developer experience, or system resilience.
• Experience building and deploying security automation at scale, including CI/CD integrations, vulnerability management pipelines, and automated testing or remediation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments and modern infrastructure (AWS, OCI, GCP), including Kubernetes, Terraform, and container security.
• A deep understanding of application security principles and practices, including authentication, authorization, data protection, and common web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).

🎁 Benefits

• Move fast: You'll own meaningful problems that serve customers around the globe with the agency to move fast and see your results clearly.
• Equipped to scale: We invest in what matters, including the latest enterprise AI tools, to help you work smarter and get more out of every day.
• Best in class: Our team is full of sharp, kind, and generous colleagues who care about their craft and about helping you grow in yours.
• Real rewards. Competitive pay, equity, and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life inside and outside of work.
• Hybrid schedule with remote flexibility (up to 4 weeks/yr).