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

New Relic, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

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

Req ID FY|R&D|#8

Location(s): Multiple US cities or Fully Remote

Your opportunity

At New Relic, we provide our customers real-time insights to help them innovate faster. The Cloud Platform group offers a secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise-grade, cloud-agnostic platform and developer tools.

We seek a talented Principal Software Engineer to serve as our Compliance Architect. In this role, you will lead the development of compliance strategies, establish best practices, and design secure solutions for our platforms. Collaboration with engineering, security, legal, and compliance teams will be essential to ensure adherence to industry regulations, security standards, and data privacy requirements. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining customer trust and confidence.

What you'll do

1. Develop, implement, and own a comprehensive compliance strategy ensuring adherence to standards and regulations.
2. Lead the design and implementation of a security framework to protect sensitive data.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance requirements into the development lifecycle.
4. Conduct risk assessments and audits, addressing gaps and developing action plans.
5. Serve as the point of contact for auditors, providing documentation and participating in reviews.
6. Advise internal stakeholders on compliance matters.
7. Stay updated on regulatory changes and emerging technologies to enhance the compliance framework.
8. Guide engineering teams on secure coding and compliance controls.

This role requires

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

Bonus points if you have

• Certifications like CISSP, CISA.
• Understanding of risk management, vulnerability assessment, and identity management.
• Knowledge of data governance and classification.

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. If you need accommodations during the application process, please visit our website.

Our flexible work model supports fully office-based, remote, or hybrid arrangements.

Our hiring process

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available. All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work. A criminal background check is required.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive environment, and evaluate candidates regardless of protected characteristics.

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Estimated Base Pay Range: $ , - $ ,

This salary estimate varies by location, skills, and experience. The role may include a bonus plan. Benefits include healthcare, parental leave, mental health support, retirement plan, and more.