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.
What you will do
You will own both the detection & response layer and the cloud infrastructure security foundation at Plaud — two domains that must operate in lockstep to deliver SOC 2 Type II audit readiness by Q4 2026.
Cloud & Infrastructure Security — Remediate credential exposure across AWS/GCP production environments, deploy and tune CSPM across all accounts, embed IaC security gates (Checkov/Terraform) into CI/CD, and implement Zero Standing Privileges via JIT/CIEM.
SIEM Build & Detection Engineering — Deploy the SIEM platform and author 30+ MITRE ATT&CK‑mapped detection rules spanning cloud telemetry, endpoint, and SaaS — with ongoing tuning to reduce false positives and maintain coverage fidelity.
Incident Response — Own the IR lifecycle end‑to‑end: develop playbooks across a minimum of 4 incident categories, lead cross‑functional response for P1/P2 events, and drive MTTD to ≤60 minutes.
SOC 2 TII Operational Evidence — Produce and maintain the continuous evidence package required for audit — log retention, alert records, control review cadences, and written control narratives for Cloud Security and SecOps domains.
Security Reporting & Risk Governance — Publish monthly security reports to leadership, deliver H1 risk governance reports, and maintain vulnerability SLA compliance ≥90% with clear remediation tracking.
Skills, qualifications and experience we look for
5+ years of hands‑on security engineering experience with demonstrable depth in at least one of: cloud security (AWS/GCP, CSPM, IAM, IaC) or security operations (SIEM, IR, SOAR, detection engineering) — and working fluency in the other.
Proven ability to build security infrastructure from zero: tool selection, baseline configuration, and policy definition without inheriting a mature program or existing runbook.
Strong working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks (L1/L2), cloud‑native security tooling (AWS Security Hub, GCP SCC, or equivalent CSPM), and log source integration across cloud and endpoint layers.
Familiarity with SOC 2 TII control requirements — specifically CC6 (logical access), CC7 (monitoring & detection), and the operational evidence standards expected by a third‑party auditor.
Routinely uses LLMs as part of daily security workflow — alert summarization, detection rule generation, SOAR playbook drafting, or IaC policy automation. Will demo last‑2‑weeks AI usage during interview.
What we offer
Meaningful Ownership – An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives a real stake in Plaud’s long‑term success.
High‑Impact Environment – Work in a fast‑moving, product‑driven environment where your ideas directly shape the future of AI productivity.
Cutting‑Edge AI Tools for Productivity – Access to best‑in‑class AI tools, including Cursor, GPT models, Gemini, Claude, and other frontier AI systems to maximize engineering and execution efficiency.
Best‑in‑Class Equipment – Choice of top‑spec laptops, high‑performance workstation setups, and cutting‑edge Plaud devices for all new hires.
Team & Culture – Annual company offsites, team events, and a culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and velocity.