Pylon

Relocate to SF: Software Engineer, Security

Pylon3 weeks ago
Location

San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 180,000 – 300,000

Level

Senior

Role

Security Engineer

Posted

Jun 3, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Pylon is seeking a Security-focused Software Engineer to join their B2B post-sales support platform team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building robust security features, leading compliance initiatives, and helping to scale the company's security infrastructure while working closely with customers and internal teams.

What you'll do

Security Feature Development: Design and implement comprehensive security features including audit logging, role-based access control (RBAC), SCIM, and SAML integration
Compliance Management: Lead security review processes for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA certifications, and manage bug bounty programs
Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary security stakeholder in pre- and post-sales technical conversations, explaining security decisions and implementations
Security Governance: Establish and maintain security guardrails while enabling rapid product development and innovation
End-to-End Project Execution: Take security-related projects from initial customer request through design and final implementation

What we look for

Technical

Security ImplementationProven experience in building and shipping security features in enterprise software environments
Compliance KnowledgeDemonstrated experience managing security and compliance programs in startup or fast-moving tech companies
Technical CommunicationStrong ability to explain complex technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Education

DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field preferred
CertificationsSecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar are a plus

Experience

Security ExperienceMinimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in implementing enterprise security solutions
Startup EnvironmentPrior experience working in high-growth, dynamic technology startup environments

Skills

Required skills

Programming LanguagesProficiency in React, Golang, and GraphQL
Cloud PlatformsStrong experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and security
Security ProtocolsIn-depth understanding of RBAC, SCIM, SAML, and enterprise security standards

Nice to have

Startup ExperienceBackground from high-growth tech companies like Samsara, Affinity, or Airbnb
Compliance FrameworksExperience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA compliance processes

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 180,000 – 300,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Healthcare

Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement

401(k) retirement plan with potential company matching

Paid Time Off

Unlimited PTO with 14 additional company holidays

Commuter Benefits

Commuter stipend and transportation support

Wellness

Fitness stipend and comprehensive wellness programs

Parental Support

Generous parental leave policy

Team Building

Annual company offsite and team-building events

Meals

Complimentary lunch, dinner, and snacks at the office

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — In-depth technical discussion focusing on security implementation experience and problem-solving skills
  3. 3
    Security Design Challenge — Practical assessment involving a security architecture or implementation scenario
  4. 4
    Team Interviews — Multiple interviews with potential teammates and engineering leadership
  5. 5
    Final Leadership Interview — Conversation with senior leadership to assess cultural fit and strategic alignment
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Pylon

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Pylon is a platform that helps businesses automate and optimize their customer communication and support operations. The company provides tools for managing customer interactions across multiple channels, enabling organizations to streamline workflows, improve response times, and enhance customer satisfaction. Pylon serves businesses of various sizes looking to modernize their customer engagement infrastructure and gain better visibility into their support operations.

San Francisco, USAFounded 2022usepylon.com

Tech Stack

Languages
GolangReact
Frameworks
GraphQL
Tools
AWS
Other
SAMLSCIM
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