Forge the Sound of Tomorrow: Lead Security Engineer at Suno
At Suno, we're not just building a product; we're crafting the world's first creative entertainment platform, empowering everyone—from grandmothers to Grammy winners—to feel the profound joy of making music. We believe music is for all, and our innovative AI tools are making that a reality, from casual compositions to chart-topping hits created with Suno Studio.
The future of entertainment demands bold ambition. Here, the pace is exhilarating, the challenges are complex, and the work requires ownership and relentless intensity. For those who thrive in such an environment, the rewards are immense: the chance to define a new creative medium, collaborate with a small, quality-obsessed team, make music, fuel up on coffee, and build a platform that enables millions to express themselves in unprecedented ways.
Suno leads the AI music revolution as the fastest-growing consumer entertainment company. We are backed by a formidable list of investors, including Bond Capital, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon, Quiet, Matrix Partners, Schroders Capital, and NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm).
About the Opportunity: Lead Security Enginee
We are searching for a visionary and hands-on Lead Security Engineer to lay the bedrock of our security foundation. This isn't just a role; it's a chance to be the architect of security across our entire product ecosystem and infrastructure. You will define technical direction, dive deep into code and cloud environments, and sculpt the security team that will grow under your leadership.
Your Impact: What You'll Be Building
As our Lead Security Engineer, you will be instrumental in safeguarding our innovative platform and empowering our rapid growth. Your responsibilities will include: Strategic Security Architecture: Own and define the security architecture and roadmap across our product and cloud environments, leveraging threat modeling to prioritize and focus efforts where they yield maximum impact. Who You Are: The Foundation We're Looking Fo You are a seasoned security professional with a passion for building and securing transformative technology. We’re looking for someone who brings: Extensive Expertise: 10+ years in security engineering, demonstrating deep expertise in at least two of the following domains: Application Security (AppSec), cloud/infrastructure security, and Incident Response (IR), with proven credibility in the third. Bonus Points if You Have: Experience securing consumer products at scale. Perks & Benefits for Full-Time Employees We invest in our team members, offering a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being and growth: Generous Company Equity Package Compensation Annual Salary Range: $275,000 to $395,000 Important Considerations Applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Suno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the Massachusetts Fair Chance in Employment Act, NYC Fair Chance Act, LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Elevate Application Security (AppSec): Champion our AppSec practice by securing the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), establishing robust code-review guardrails, meticulously managing dependencies and secrets, and implementing cutting-edge pre-production security testing.
Drive Cloud Security Excellence: Lead the charge in optimizing our cloud security posture, focusing on stringent IAM and least-privilege principles, secure account structuring, defining network boundaries, and implementing granular data-access controls.
Lead Incident Response: Take a pivotal role in incident response, participating in an essential on-call rotation and acting as the senior responder during critical security incidents.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor and cultivate a nascent security team, shaping its operational processes and fostering a culture of security excellence.
A Builder's Mindset: You are not just an operator; you are a creator. You have a track record of architecting and implementing new security capabilities and setting strategic direction, rather than solely managing established programs.
Collaborative Leadership: Strong cross-functional partnership skills are essential. You understand that security is an enabler, empowering the business to build and operate safely and efficiently.
Exposure to AI/ML abuse prevention or model-security challenges.
Prior experience as an early or founding security hire in a fast-paced environment.
401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k) options
Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO with HSA & FSA options)
11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Creative Education Stipend to fuel your passions
Generous Commuter Allowance
In-Office Lunch provided 5 days per week
This role requires working onsite at one of our three offices.