Faire is a technology wholesale platform built on the belief that the future is local. Independent retailers around the world collectively represent a multi‑hundred‑billion‑dollar wholesale market that has historically been fragmented and offline. At Faire, we use technology, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs, helping boutique owners discover products from around the world to sell in their stores and allowing businesses to grow while supporting local communities.

Faire operates at a reliable scale—handling real money movement, sensitive business data, and the financial futures of hundreds of thousands of independent retailers and brands. Security here is a core part of how we build and grow. This position is a senior contributor on the Product Security team, responsible for designing, implementing, and automating security systems across Faire’s entire application stack.

You will partner closely with Platform and Product Engineering teams to identify and mitigate security risks, lead major security initiatives, and mentor engineers across the company to raise the bar on secure engineering practices. Faire has scaled globally and grown to hundreds of thousands of retailers and brands, building the infrastructure to match. Security has kept pace, but we’ve reached an inflection point.

The foundations are in place, and now we need less reactive, more architectural thinking—less manual review, more automation baked into every pipeline and framework from day one. Lead the design and implementation of high‑impact, reusable frameworks for security use cases such as authentication, authorization, secrets management, and data protection. Architect and automate security controls within our development and deployment pipelines, enabling proactive prevention, detection, and remediation of vulnerabilities at scale.

Partner with senior engineering and platform leaders to influence system design, threat models, and architecture decisions that strengthen Faire’s overall security posture.



Drive strategic cross‑functional initiatives, collaborating with Platform, Infrastructure, Risk, and Compliance teams to integrate security deeply into our technical and operational foundations. Mentor and guide engineers across the organization, raising the bar for secure software design, technical rigor, and security‑first thinking.

Lead complex investigations and incident response efforts, ensuring rapid and effective remediation and continuous improvement of our security systems. Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies, incorporating modern security practices and automation into Faire’s engineering ecosystem. Deep expertise in software security architecture and engineering, with a proven ability to design and scale security frameworks across a large, distributed system.

Strong programming skills and experience in multiple languages (Kotlin, Python, TypeScript, Java, or Go), with the ability to influence engineering design through code and review. A track record of technical leadership—driving company‑wide or cross‑organizational initiatives that improved security posture, developer experience, or system resilience.

Experience building and deploying security automation at scale, including CI/CD integrations, vulnerability management pipelines, and automated testing or remediation frameworks. Hands‑on experience with cloud environments and modern infrastructure (AWS, OCI, GCP), including Kubernetes, Terraform, and container security. A deep understanding of application security principles and practices, including authentication, authorization, data protection,



and common web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).

A strategic mindset that balances risk reduction with engineering velocity and developer enablement. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and guide engineering teams across multiple domains. A passion for mentoring others and cultivating a security‑first engineering culture through partnership, guidance, and empathy.

Kotlin, TypeScript, Python AWS, OCI, Terraform, Kubernetes MySQL, DynamoDB, CockroachDB The role is also eligible for equity and benefits. Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands, and primary work location. Own meaningful problems that serve customers around the globe and see your results clearly.

We invest in what matters, including the latest enterprise AI tools, to help you work smarter and get more out of every day. Our team is full of sharp, kind, and generous colleagues who care about their craft and about helping you grow. Competitive pay, equity, and comprehensive advantages designed to support your life inside and outside of work.

Belonging: We’re intentional about building an environment where every Faire employee has equal access to opportunities, growth, and success. Faire provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Faire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process, and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated. For information about the type of personal data Faire collects from applicants, see Faire’s Privacy Notice. #

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