Staff Security Engineer at Parafin

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of experience in security operations or application security, preferably in a cloud-native and regulated environment
Strong understanding of AWS security, including IAM, VPC, and network segmentation best practices
Experience with threat detection and response, vulnerability management, and incident response workflows
Familiarity with Kubernetes and container security principles, including RBAC, admission controls, and runtime monitoring
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001) and how to operationalize them in engineering environments
Strong communication and collaboration skills — comfortable working across engineering, product, and compliance teams

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to improve Parafin’s overall security posture across infrastructure, applications, and data systems
Develop and maintain frameworks for identity, access management, and least-privilege enforcement
Establish and operate best-in-class security monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes
Partner with product and infrastructure engineers to embed secure-by-default patterns in our systems and applications
Define and enforce standards for vulnerability management, secrets handling, and dependency integrity
Collaborate with compliance and risk teams to build and maintain controls aligned with frameworks such as SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other fintech regulations
Support audits and security assessments by ensuring controls are properly implemented and evidenced
Contribute to security awareness and training efforts across engineering teams
Influence long-term strategy on secure architecture, detection, and response automation

Skills

Cloud Security

Infrastructure Security

Identity Management

Compliance

Threat Monitoring

Incident Response

Access Controls

Networking

Compute Security

Parafin

Provides embedded financing solutions for businesses

About Parafin

Parafin provides a financing solution designed for online platforms and their merchant partners. The service allows these platforms to offer financing under their own brand, which helps them generate revenue and build loyalty with their merchants. Parafin's offerings include underwriting, funding, go-to-market strategies, servicing, compliance, and customer support. The financing is based on the sales history of the merchants, with no interest, late fees, or credit checks involved. Payments are automated and adjust according to sales, with funds available in as little as one business day. Parafin has partnered with major platforms like Amazon, MindBody, and DoorDash to facilitate quick and flexible financing for various business needs, such as opening new locations or upgrading equipment. The goal of Parafin is to support the growth of businesses by providing accessible financing options that also contribute to the revenue growth of the platforms they partner with.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$184.8MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Health, dental, & vision

401k plan

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Commuter benefits

Daily lunches

Risks

Increased competition in embedded financial services could erode Parafin's market share.

Rapid technological changes may require continuous investment, straining Parafin's resources.

Economic downturns could impact demand for Parafin's services among small businesses.

Differentiation

Parafin offers a full-stack embedded financial infrastructure for small businesses.

The company partners with major platforms like Amazon and DoorDash for financing solutions.

Parafin's model includes underwriting, funding, and compliance, creating a seamless experience.

Upsides

Parafin raised $100M in Series C, boosting its valuation to $750M.

The company has grown volumes by 400% since its Series B in 2022.

Increased demand for embedded finance solutions enhances user engagement and retention.

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