Head of Security & Compliance
About The Position
Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think. Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection. To learn more about Plaud, please visit https://www.Plaud.ai and follow along on Instagram , X , Facebook , LinkedIn , and YouTube Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think. Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years. Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction. Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion. Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success. Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development. Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working in global SaaS/AI companies.
- Comfortable working across time zones and collaborating asynchronously.
- Strong communication skills with empathy.
- Adaptive, collaborative, and proactive in driving outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Build and execute a comprehensive security and compliance strategy covering enterprise IT, product, and cloud environments.
- Establish data protection, access control, and incident response policies across all regions and platforms.
- Partner with Engineering, IT, and Legal to ensure security-by-design in all AI systems, devices, and data pipelines.
- Lead company-wide security awareness and governance programs to embed a culture of trust and compliance.
- Drive SOC2, GDPR, and ISO27001 readiness, managing external audits and maintaining global certification programs.
Benefits
- Founding Team: Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast-growing startup.
- Competitive Compensation: $260K-$340K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
- Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
- New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
- Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.
- Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
- Perks: Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
