GRC Engineer

WorkOS

GRC Engineer at WorkOS managing compliance, risk, and customer trust programs. Leading initiatives for certifications and automating GRC processes in a remote environment.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $175,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own our compliance function. Frameworks, policies, controls, and audits are yours.
Lead our next certifications. Drive initiatives for FedRAMP and other frameworks; scoping the controls, documentation, and collaborating with others across the organization to make it happen.
Partner directly with customers. Be the voice of our compliance program to our customers. Support audits, enable sales on compliance-gated deals, and build on the trust we've established with the companies that depend on us.
Own risk across WorkOS. Run our risk and third-party risk programs. Identify risks as they emerge, drive remediation, and surface signal to leadership.
Build GRC-as-code. Write code and tooling to automate the parts of GRC that don't need a human, and leverage AI where it fits.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in a GRC, or compliance role, with demonstrated program ownership at a cloud-native company.
Hands-on experience implementing or auditing SOC 2 plus one other major framework (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53).
Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar). You can read code, write automation, and leverage AI effectively. CS or engineering background preferred.
Experience with GRC automation platforms (Vanta, Drata, or similar); migrating into, configuring, and building in them.
Strong written communication, particularly in customer-facing and cross-functional contexts.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision) for you and your family
401k matching
Wellness and fitness monthly allowances
PTO + paid holidays + unlimited sick leave
Autonomy and flexibility with remote work
Substantial equity grants

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Hard Skills & Tools

GRCcomplianceSOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSNIST 800-53PythonTypeScriptGoGRC automation

Soft Skills

written communicationcustomer-facingcross-functional collaboration

Certifications

FedRAMP