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!