Software Engineer, Security at Pylon

San Francisco, California, United States

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$180,000 – $250,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • You've built or shipped security features before
  • You've helped run security/compliance programs at a startup or fast-moving company
  • You’re comfortable talking to customers and explaining technical decisions
  • You thrive when you have autonomy, own as many of the details as possible, and project manage your own work
  • You're in SF or you're willing to relocate, you love working in-person
  • Familiarity with React, Golang, GraphQL, and AWS

Responsibilities

  • Build security features into the product: audit logging, RBAC, SCIM, SAML, and more
  • Lead security review processes: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, bug bounty programs
  • Jump into pre- and post-sales conversations as the security stakeholder
  • Help us move fast while keeping the right guardrails in place
  • Take projects from customer request → design → ship

Skills

React
Golang
GraphQL
AWS
RBAC
SCIM
SAML
SOC 2
ISO 27001
HIPAA
audit logging
bug bounty

Pylon

Digital mortgage integration platform for businesses

About Pylon

Pylon Lending provides a digital mortgage infrastructure that allows businesses to integrate mortgage services into their products efficiently. Their platform offers APIs and pre-built UI components, enabling clients, mainly in the financial and real estate sectors, to embed a complete digital mortgage experience with minimal coding. Unlike traditional mortgage services that require extensive infrastructure, Pylon offers a customizable Software Development Kit (SDK) that covers the entire mortgage origination process, from application to closing. This approach helps clients save time and reduce costs. Pylon's goal is to simplify the mortgage process for businesses, allowing them to launch new mortgage products quickly while enhancing customer satisfaction.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$8.3MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Medical, vision & dental
Unlimited PTO
Hardware allowance
Annual off-sites

Risks

Increased competition from fintech companies could erode Pylon's market share.
Potential regulatory changes may require costly adjustments to Pylon's platform.
Reliance on Citi's trading desk for liquidity poses partnership risk.

Differentiation

Pylon offers a fully digital mortgage experience via APIs and pre-built UI components.
Freddie Mac approval enhances Pylon's credibility in the mortgage industry.
Pylon's platform allows quick integration of mortgage services, reducing time and cost.

Upsides

Citi's investment provides Pylon access to institutional-grade products and rates.
Pylon raised $8.5M in seed funding, boosting its growth potential.
Increased AI adoption in mortgage underwriting can enhance Pylon's platform efficiency.

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