PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - PLATFORM SECURITY / COMPLIANCE ARCHITECT - (REMOTE)

New Relic, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead Compliance Architecture efforts. This role involves developing compliance strategies, designing security frameworks, and ensuring integration with development practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and knowledge of industry compliance standards. Remote work primarily with potential domestic and international travel.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

401(k)

Flexible Time-off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in compliance architecture or similar roles.
• Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Golang.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a comprehensive compliance strategy for our platform.
• Design and implement a security framework to protect sensitive data.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits.

Skills

Compliance Architecture

Problem-Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Secure Software Development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Principal Software Engineer - Platform Security / Compliance Architect - (Remote)

Req ID FY|R&D|#8

Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Austin, Texas, USA; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charleston, South Carolina, USA; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Dallas, Texas, USA; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles, California, USA; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; North Oaks, Minnesota, USA; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Orlando, Florida, USA; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland, Oregon, USA; Prospect, Connecticut, USA; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; San Francisco, California, USA; San Jose, California, USA; Seattle, Washington, USA; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

Work arrangement: Fully Remote (works exclusively from home)

Your opportunity

At New Relic, we provide our customers real-time insights, so they can innovate faster. The Cloud Platform group provides an enterprise-grade, cloud-agnostic platform that is secure, scalable, and reliable. We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to serve as our Compliance Architect, leading efforts in compliance strategies, secure solutions, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure our software meets industry standards and regulations.

What you'll do

• Develop and own a comprehensive compliance strategy for our platform.
• Design and implement a security framework to protect sensitive data.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, legal, and compliance teams to integrate compliance into the development lifecycle.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits, and serve as the point of contact for auditors.
• Advise internal teams on compliance matters and stay updated on regulatory changes.
• Provide guidance on secure coding practices and compliance controls.

This role requires

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in compliance architecture or similar roles.
• Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, FedRamp, ISO.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and secure software development.
• Experience designing compliance strategies in SaaS or cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Golang, and familiarity with security tools and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 1 week per quarter.
• Availability for on-call duties if necessary.

Bonus points if you have

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA.
• Risk management, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing experience.
• Experience with identity and access management, data governance frameworks.

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you need accommodations during the process, please visit our website. Our flexible work model supports fully remote, hybrid, or office-based work.

Note: No visa sponsorship available. All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work. A criminal background check is required.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies.

Our commitment to equal opportunity employment ensures a discrimination-free environment, evaluating candidates solely on qualifications.

Review our Privacy Notice at our website. The estimated salary range is provided, with benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, parental leave, mental health support, 401(k), flexible time-off, paid holidays, and more.