Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
- About Plaud Inc.
- Plaud is at the forefront of amplifying human intelligence, building the world's most trusted AI work companion. Since 2023, our note-taking solutions have been embraced by over 1,500,000 users worldwide, empowering professionals to elevate productivity and performance.
- We are a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundaries of human-AI interaction through a unique hardware-software combination. Our mission is to construct the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces, designed to capture, extract, and utilize everything you say, hear, see, and think.
- Security and privacy are not just buzzwords for us; they are foundational commitments. Plaud Inc. adheres to the highest global standards, evidenced by our comprehensive compliance with ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, and EN 18031.
- Discover more about Plaud and our vision at https://www.plaud.ai. Follow our journey on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Why Join Plaud?
Join a rapidly expanding, profitable company that's defining the future of AI. At Plaud, you'll contribute to an intelligence infrastructure that transforms how professionals interact with information. We offer:
- Hyper-Growth, Bootstrapped Success: Be part of a skyrocketing, profitable company that achieved a $250M revenue run rate in just three years, without external funding.
- Pioneering AI Interaction: Directly influence and define the next-generation paradigm for human-AI interaction.
- Cutting-Edge Exposure: Gain unparalleled exposure to advanced AI for professional tools and play a critical role in our global expansion.
- Innovative & Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate teammates who champion innovation, collaboration, and unwavering customer success.
- Accelerated Career Path: Grow your career in a dynamic culture that fosters continuous learning and rapid professional development.
- Exceptional Rewards: Enjoy market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.
What You'll Do: Your Impact
As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Plaud, you will be a guardian of our innovative ecosystem, ensuring the integrity and security of our groundbreaking AI platform. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Strategically protect Plaud's critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and global user base.
- Architect and implement robust cloud and application security controls across our platform.
- Lead and manage comprehensive incident response and forensic investigations.
- Proactively embed security practices and principles into core engineering workflows.
- Continuously enhance Plaud’s overall security posture as we scale globally.
- Conduct in-depth threat modeling and execute thorough risk assessments.
- Expertly respond to and manage complex security incidents from detection to resolution.
- Integrate security seamlessly into our CI/CD pipelines and the entire SDLC.
- Develop innovative security tooling and automation solutions to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience We Look For
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive experience in security or infrastructure roles.
- Demonstrable expertise in cloud security principles and practices.
- Deep knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM), network security, and application security.
- Proven experience in incident response, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Strong scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash).
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience within AI or fast-paced SaaS companies.
- Expertise in threat modeling methodologies and security architecture design.
- Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices and tooling.
- Exposure to compliance frameworks such as SOC2 and ISO.
- Exceptional cross-team collaboration and communication skills.
What We Offer: Our Commitment to You
We believe in nurturing our talent and providing an environment where you can thrive. Your benefits at Plaud will include:
- Meaningful Ownership: An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives you a real stake in Plaud’s long-term success and growth.
- High-Impact Environment: Work in a fast-moving, product-driven environment where your ideas and contributions directly shape the future of AI productivity.
- Comprehensive Health & Retirement: Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, supported by a generous employer subsidy. Plus, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching for full-time employees.
- Generous Time Off & Workplace Benefits: Enjoy unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays annually. We also offer 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents. Our hybrid work model includes a minimum of three in-office days per week, complemented by high-quality office snacks, drinks, and equipment.
- Cutting-Edge AI Tools for Productivity: Gain access to best-in-class AI tools, including Cursor, advanced GPT models, Gemini, Claude, and other frontier AI systems to maximize your engineering and execution efficiency.
- Best-in-Class Equipment: Choose from top-spec laptops, high-performance workstation setups, and our cutting-edge Plaud devices for all new hires, ensuring you have the best tools for your craft.
- Vibrant Team & Culture: Participate in annual company offsites, regular team events, and immerse yourself in a culture that deeply values craftsmanship, ownership, and velocity.
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