Software Engineer, Security (SF)

Persona, founded in 2018, is a rapidly growing 250-person tech startup backed by prestigious investors including Index Ventures, Coatue, Founders Fund, and First Round Capital. The company specializes in providing flexible building blocks for businesses to combat fraud, maintain compliance, and establish customer trust.

The Security Team is seeking a software engineer to take ownership of security-sensitive libraries and components within their production platform. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining security libraries and systems to protect customer accounts and data. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and develop innovative strategies to prevent potential security threats.

As a Security Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing customer data encryption systems, refining authentication and authorization components, and creating reusable security libraries. You'll also have the chance to propose and implement new security features while participating in the team's on-call rotation.

The role is based at the San Francisco headquarters, with relocation assistance available for candidates outside the Bay Area. Persona offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $130,000-$220,000, plus equity packages. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching, parental leave, quarterly mental health days, unlimited PTO, and various wellness stipends.

Persona has been recognized as one of Fortune's Best Medium Workplaces, reflecting their commitment to creating an inclusive environment where personal growth and contributions are valued. The company maintains a "People First" philosophy, ensuring team members are supported both professionally and personally.