Location
This role will be located in our San Francisco Office, preferably.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Security Engineering to lead and scale our security engineering efforts. In this role, you will define and drive the security vision, ensuring that our systems, infrastructure, and applications adhere to the highest security standards. You will partner with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to develop and execute a proactive security strategy that effectively balances business needs with risk mitigation.
As the Director of Security Engineering, you will lead a team of security engineers and security GRC analysts, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence. Your expertise in product security, cloud security, security detections, incident response, and DevSecOps will be instrumental in shaping the organization's security landscape. You will play a critical role in protecting our systems and building a scalable, resilient security framework that supports our business growth.
What You'll Need
- A software-focused security background with a strong emphasis on DevSecOps and security engineering—prioritizing security controls and systems within the software development lifecycle over an IT/policy-centric approach.
- Strong leadership fundamentals—ability to have open, honest conversations and hold teams accountable both within Security Engineering and across the broader organization.
- A proven ability to set and drive strategy, direction, and vision, aligning security initiatives with business goals while fostering innovation and operational excellence.
- 10+ years of experience in Security Engineering, with at least 4+ years of management experience.
- Deep expertise in:
- AWS Security, Application Security, and IAM systems.
- Leading risk assessments and balancing security vs. usability.
- Security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership.
What You'll Do
- Define and execute the security engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring security is embedded within the software development lifecycle and business operations.
- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing security engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Software Engineering, Infrastructure, Operations, Legal, People, and DevOps teams to guide and implement security best practices.
- Design and implement scalable security solutions, including IAM, secure CI/CD pipelines, threat modeling, and cloud security architecture.
- Drive security automation initiatives to reduce risk, improve detection and response capabilities, and build a defensible infrastructure.
- Evaluate and implement cutting-edge security tools and technologies, ensuring the company remains ahead of emerging threats.
- Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards, effectively balancing security requirements with business objectives.
- Act as a key advisor to leadership, providing insights into security risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
Compensation
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The U.S. pay range for this position is $235,000-294,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Founded in 2014, Opendoor’s mission is to power life’s progress one move at a time. We believe the traditional real estate process is broken and our goal is simple: build a digital, end-to-end customer experience that makes buying and selling a home simple and certain.
- To learn how we are reinventing the Real Estate industry check out our website.
- Hear about our culture directly from team members by visiting The Muse.
- Discover what we are building for our customers by reading our blog.
Opendoor Values Openness
We believe that being open about who we are and what we do allows us to be better. Individuals seeking employment at Opendoor are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We collect, use, and disclose applicant personal information as described in our personnel privacy policies. To learn more, you can find the policy details for California residents here and for Canada residents here.
We’re committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Opendoor is dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative culture. We value the diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds of all our employees, and believe in empowering our teams to do their best work through teamwork and building a sense of belonging and trust. Our four employee-led Opendoor Employee Resource Groups amplify diverse voices and promote collaboration and inclusion. Our focus is on attracting and retaining exceptional talent, and we believe in empowering our employees to continuously innovate and strive for 1% improvement every day. You can find more information on our Career Page.
We are committed to assisting members of the military community in utilizing their skills at Opendoor. U.S. candidates are able to review your military job classification at MyNextMove.org and apply for positions that align with your expertise.
At Opendoor, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].
Top Skills
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Founded in 2014, Opendoor’s mission is to empower everyone with the freedom to move. We believe the traditional real estate process is broken and confusing. It often comes with unexpected costs, the added burden of coordinating multiple third parties and the uncertainty of a transaction falling through. Our goal is simple: build a digital, end-to-end customer experience that makes buying and selling a home simple, certain and fast. We have assembled a dedicated team with diverse backgrounds and talents across engineering, operations, design, operations, mortgage, finance, legal, and more to deliver strong results. More than 85,000 customers have selected us as a trusted partner in handling one of their largest financial transactions.
Why Work With Us
We’re on a mission to power life’s progress one move at a time
Gallery
Opendoor Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
