Founding Security Engineer
About this role
What we're looking for:
We need someone with 7+ years of experience in security engineering who transitioned from a software engineering/CS background into security. You should be comfortable building a security program from scratch, spotting vulnerabilities in code and infrastructure, and working alongside engineers as they plan and build. Bonus points if you're open to being client-facing with enterprise customers.
What you'll do:
Define and build Listen's security architecture from the ground up across the LLM pipeline, infrastructure, and product
Take ownership of the entire security program as the first dedicated security hire, reporting directly to the CTO
Work closely with engineering pods to identify vulnerabilities, run threat modeling, and ensure secure design patterns as features are planned and shipped
Harden multi-tenant isolation and collaborate with the infra team on multi-region data residency
Manage pen tests, vulnerability scans, and write lightweight policies that keep the platform compliant and actually secure
Own internal IT (devices, access, identity) and serve as the technical ground truth behind audits, questionnaires, and enterprise security reviews
Contribute to and help evolve the security roadmap as Listen scales with Fortune 500 customers including Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic
Company at a glance
What happens next
Skip the application pile. I get you in front of the people who decide.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
When the company wants to meet, I get the call on your calendar. You just show up.
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