Staff Software Engineer, Product Security

Carta; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 259,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to enhance its product security program. In this pivotal role, you will define security strategies, mentor junior engineers, and lead threat modeling efforts. You will integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address vulnerabilities. Join a company that is transforming private markets with its cutting-edge ERP platform, where your contributions will directly impact the security and integrity of products used by thousands of companies globally. If you're passionate about security and eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product or application security.
• Deep understanding of threat modeling and vulnerability assessment methodologies.
• Experience with secure API development and microservices security.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product security vision and strategies.
• Lead threat modeling exercises for new and existing products.
• Integrate security best practices into the Software Development Lifecycle.

Skills

Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Assessment

Secure Software Development

API Security

Risk Management

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

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The Company You’ll Join

Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit.

Carta’s fund administration platform supports nearly 7,000 funds and SPVs, representing $150B in assets under administration in venture capital and private equity. Trusted by more than 40,000 companies, Carta also helps private businesses in over 160 countries manage their cap tables, valuations, taxes, equity programs, compensation, and more.

Together, Carta is creating the end-to-end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - it’s a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets - a connected ERP for private capital.

For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page.

The Problems You’ll Solve

With the power to change the product, the pipeline, and our developers on-boarding, you’ll be able to help us design and evolve our product security program. We are the partners of product and infrastructure engineering and need curious minds to help us keep paving the way.

Some of the problems you’ll help us solve are:

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and drive the product security vision, strategies, and best practices across product teams.
• Mentor and guide junior security engineers and cross-functional teams on secure development practices.
  
  

Threat Modeling

• Lead threat modeling exercises for new and existing products to identify potential security vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement effective mitigation strategies in collaboration with product and engineering teams.
  
  

Secure Development & Architecture

• Integrate security best practices into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and infrastructure design.
• Work closely with development and operations teams to design security into products from inception through deployment.
  
  

Vulnerability Management

• Oversee comprehensive security testing, including code reviews, penetration testing, fuzz testing, and the development of automated security tools.
  
  

Bug Bounty Program Management

• Manage and enhance our bug bounty programs and third-party security testing initiatives, engaging with platforms such as Bugcrowd.
• Evaluate vulnerability reports from external researchers, prioritize remediation efforts, and clearly communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
  
  

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Support compliance efforts to align with industry standards and regulations (e.g., SOC2, GLBA, etc) while driving continuous improvement in security processes and policies.
• Assess and improve the security posture of supporting infrastructure and third-party integrations.
• Stay current with emerging security trends and technologies, integrating them into our security framework as appropriate.
  
  

Collaboration With Infrasec And Secops

• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to secure cloud environments (AWS), container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in security incident response efforts, conduct root cause analyses, and coordinate remediation across teams in partnership with Security operations.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in product or application security with demonstrable expertise in secure software development and infrastructure security. (Strong preference for candidates who have been a Software Engineer and/or have experience building software applications.)
• Deep understanding of threat modeling, risk management, and vulnerability assessment methodologies.
• Experience with secure API development, microservices security, and addressing emerging infrastructure security challenges.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Django, Java, JavaScript) and familiarity with secure coding practices and frameworks such as OWASP SAMM.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and experience integrating automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
  
  

Nice To Have Qualifications

• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and container security technologies.
• Proven experience managing bug bounty programs and working with platforms such as Bugcrowd.
• Demonstrated track record in leading security initiatives within fast-paced, innovative environments.
  
  

Salary

Benefits

Carta’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans. Our minimum cash compensation (salary + commission if applicable) range for this role is:

• $246,240 - $307,800 in Seattle, WA
• $259,200 - $324,000 in San Francisco, CA or Santa Clara, CA
  
  

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.

Disclosures

• We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email.
• Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details.
• For information on our data privacy policies, see Privacy, CA Candidate Privacy, and Brazil Transparency Report.
• Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta-external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet and Financial Services

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