Head of Security

RevenueCat

Lead security strategy and operational improvements for RevenueCat, the default monetization platform for mobile subscriptions. Establishing security priorities and enhancing prevention capabilities across the organization.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $305,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and evolve RevenueCat’s security roadmap
Establish priorities across infrastructure, application, and internal security
Partner with engineering leadership on architecture and security decisions
Build trust internally as the security leader engineers want to work with
Drive meaningful improvements to overall security posture
Improve detection, prevention, and response capabilities
Educate and increase security awareness within the company
Define how the security organization should scale over time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deeply technical security leader with modern engineering organization experience
Strong understanding of both infrastructure and application security
Experience with real-world security incidents
Capability to operate with high ownership and ambiguity
Ability to move between technical details, strategic planning, customer conversations, and incident response
Strong opinions on supply chain security, secure software development, AI-assisted engineering workflows, infrastructure hardening, identity and access management, incident response, and balancing security with engineering velocity
Strong communication skills
Experience with AWS, distributed systems, developer tools, fintech, mobile, or payments is a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive equity in a fast-growing, Series C startup backed by top-tier investors, including Y Combinator
10-year window to exercise vested equity options
Fully remote and flexible work environment
4-5 weeks of suggested time off annually for mental, physical, and emotional recharge
$2,000 USD for workspace setup and $1,000 USD annual stipend for continuous learning

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Hard Skills & Tools

Security Roadmap DevelopmentSecurity Incident ManagementSupply Chain SecurityIdentity And Access ManagementInfrastructure Hardening

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsHigh OwnershipAbility To Operate With Ambiguity