Security Engineer at Modern Treasury

San Francisco, California, United States

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$180,000 – $240,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of security engineering experience, including 2+ years in the payments industry
  • Hands-on expertise with AWS security services
  • Strong background reviewing and securing full stack application code (frontend, backend, and APIs)
  • Frontend security knowledge (JavaScript, modern web frameworks, browser security models)
  • Proficiency in secure API design, authentication and authorization, applied encryption, and PCI DSS compliance
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform) and CI/CD security (SAST/DAST scanning)
  • Payments experience, ideally including fraud prevention, NACHA rules, and risk controls in money movement systems
  • What Sets You Apart (Preferred)
  • Deep understanding of payment processing security across ACH, wires, card networks, and emerging rails
  • Experience building controls for fraud detection, chargeback prevention, and abuse mitigation in payments systems
  • Familiarity with NACHA operating rules and regulatory standards for money movement
  • Proven experience securing high-throughput systems (>10K TPS) and multi-tenant architectures
  • Knowledge of application security for Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, and containerized environments
  • Familiarity with SIEM tools, vulnerability scanning, and incident response procedures
  • Track record of balancing strong security requirements with engineering velocity
  • Clear communication skills to collaborate across Product, Platform, Infrastructure, and Compliance teams
  • Data-driven approach to prioritizing security investments and mitigating risk

Responsibilities

  • Strengthen the security foundation of Modern Treasury’s payments infrastructure to protect money movement at scale
  • Help reduce fraud, prevent abuse, and safeguard customer data as we expand into new rails and stablecoins
  • Shape how engineering teams build secure, compliant products without slowing down development
  • Design automation, monitoring, and remediation practices that keep our systems resilient and trustworthy
  • Influence the future of financial infrastructure by embedding strong security practices into our systems and culture

Skills

AWS
Security Engineering
Payments Security
Fraud Prevention
Compliance
Infrastructure Security
Monitoring
Automation

Modern Treasury

Payment operations software for enterprises

About Modern Treasury

Modern Treasury specializes in payment operations software designed to enhance the movement of money for large enterprises across various industries such as real estate, healthcare, insurance, education, and financial services. Their software streamlines payment processes by enabling faster transactions, automatic reconciliation of records, and providing real-time financial data, all supported by artificial intelligence. This allows businesses to manage their financial operations more effectively and securely. Unlike many competitors, Modern Treasury focuses on serving large clients with significant transaction volumes, offering a subscription-based software as a service (SaaS) model that ensures continuous access to updates and features. The company's goal is to modernize payment operations and improve the efficiency and security of financial transactions.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$178.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Inclusive healthcare package
Unlimited PTO
Paid parental leave
$1k stipend to setup a home office
$500 yearly book stipend
Charitable donation matching
401k

Risks

Increased competition from fintech companies could erode Modern Treasury's market share.
Rapid adoption of instant payment systems may pressure Modern Treasury to innovate continuously.
AI-driven solutions expose the company to risks of biases and errors in financial data.

Differentiation

Modern Treasury automates the full cycle of money movement for large enterprises.
The company offers AI-driven reconciliation to enhance financial workflows and cash visibility.
Modern Treasury provides professional services for tailored payment infrastructure integration.

Upsides

Expansion of instant payments support with six top banks enhances customer experience.
Professional Services offering creates a new revenue stream and strengthens customer relationships.
Inclusion in the 2024 Fintech Innovation 50 list boosts its recognition and appeal.

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