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

New Relic, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to serve as a Compliance Architect. This role involves leading compliance strategies and security frameworks while collaborating with various teams to ensure regulatory standards are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance architecture and a strong understanding of security practices in cloud environments.

Benefits

Healthcare

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in compliance architecture or similar roles.
• Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a comprehensive compliance strategy across the platform.
• Design and implement a robust security framework to protect sensitive data.
• Collaborate with teams to embed compliance into the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Golang

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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

Location: Fully Remote (works exclusively from home)

Company: New Relic

Overview: At New Relic, we provide real-time insights to our customers, enabling faster innovation. Our Cloud Platform group offers an enterprise-grade, cloud-agnostic platform that is secure, scalable, and reliable. We seek a talented Principal Software Engineer to serve as our Compliance Architect, leading compliance strategies, security frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure regulatory and security standards are met.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and own a comprehensive compliance strategy across our platform.
2. Design and implement a robust security framework to protect sensitive data.
3. Collaborate with engineering, security, legal, and compliance teams to embed compliance into the software development lifecycle.
4. Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits, addressing gaps as needed.
5. Act as the point of contact for auditors and compliance reviews.
6. Advise internal stakeholders on compliance matters.
7. Stay updated on regulatory changes and emerging technologies to enhance compliance frameworks.
8. Guide engineering teams on secure coding and compliance integration.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, FedRamp, ISO.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices and secure software development.
• Proven experience designing compliance strategies in SaaS or cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Golang, with experience in security and compliance tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Information

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. For accommodations during the application process, please visit our website. Our flexible work model supports fully office-based, remote, or hybrid arrangements. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and a background check is required. We are an equal opportunity employer and evaluate candidates based on qualifications regardless of protected characteristics. Salary range and benefits are competitive and include healthcare, parental leave, mental health support, retirement plans, and more.