Lead Information Security Engineer

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About the role

Join us at the forefront of AI coding security as we tackle one of the most critical challenges in software development today. You'll lead information security at Replit to ensure we are the safest place for vibe coding, and help users bring Replit to work with them. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI-assisted development, protecting millions of developers worldwide.

You will

• Improve Replit’s security posture through improved use of static and dynamic analysis, cloud security posture, and access control management.

• Partner with engineering to be secure by default, integrating security into development and minimizing friction.

• Work directly with enterprise customers to meet their security needs and win key deals.

• Respond to security incidents and communicate security advisories to Replit users.

Required skills and experience

• 7+ years of experience in information security with at least 3 years in a senior/lead role

• Experience with cloud security posture management (GCP, AWS, or Azure)

• Experience with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)

• Experience with security tools and technologies (SIEM, SAST, DAST)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting engineering teams to build secure-first software

• Experience securing platform as a service environments

• Previous experience at a high-growth technology company

Bonus Points:

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or related field

• Experience with securing AI/agentic systems

• Experience partnering with sales teams to secure enterprise deals

What we value

• Problem-solving mindset: Ability to approach complex operational challenges systematically and devise effective solutions

• Self-directed and autonomous: Capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

• Strong communication skills: Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Continuous learning: Passion for staying current with industry best practices and new technologies

• Focus on automation: Strong belief in automating repetitive tasks and building self-healing systems

Full-Time Employee Benefits Include

Competitive Salary & Equity

401(k) Program

⚕️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave

Commuter Benefits

Monthly Wellness Stipend

‍ Autonoumous Work Environement

In Office Set-Up Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays

Quarterly Team Gatherings

☕ In Office Amenities

Want to learn more about what we are up to?

• Meet the Replit Agent

• Replit: Make an app for that

• Replit Blog

• Amjad TED Talk

Interviewing + Culture at Replit

• Operating Principles

• Reasons not to work at Replit

To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.

This is a full-time role that can be held from our Foster City, CA office. The hybrid role has an in-office requirement of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.