Playlab - Head of Privacy & Security

Remote - USA+ Equity1mo ago

Remote Director NA Cloud Computing Software Head of Security Privacy Manager AWS GDPR Compliance Kubernetes Terraform Google Workspace Linear Vercel SAFe

Requirements

• 7+ years in security roles, with at least 3 years in leadership positions • Background implementing security controls in fast-moving engineering organizations - you know how to balance security with velocity • Demonstrated examples of projects tackling AppSec challenges and integrating with software development (DevSecOps) • Experience securing container-based cloud environments (Playlab is on AWS EKS) including IAM, virtual network security, and logging and auditing capabilities • Experience leading GDPR compliance and SOC 2 audits • Excellent writing and communication abilities, turning complicated problems into actionable consensus • Background in education data privacy (e.g. FERPA, COPPA) • Experience defending systems from AI threats (e.g. prompt injection) • Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations • AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub, Google Workspace, Vanta, Linear, OpenAI, Anthropic, Vercel

Benefits

• Build the engineering team behind AI in education: You won't just manage engineers — you'll double a team and shape how it builds technology that's changing how 60,000+ educators across the globe use AI with their students. Much of what we build is headed toward the public domain. • Real closeness to users: We're in schools every week — deep-dive 1:1s, group experimentation sessions, strategic planning with entire school districts. Engineering decisions here are grounded in real classrooms, not abstract personas. • Impact over growth: We're a nonprofit focused on transformation, responsibility, and enabling both educators and students to drive the future of education with AI — as agents, not passive consumers. We're not optimizing for the lowest common denominator. • Mission-aligned team: Join a small, passionate group committed to equity, creativity, and joyful learning. • Flexible work: Enjoy a remote-first environment with autonomy and a strong culture of collaboration. • Competitive pay & benefits: Includes salary, healthcare, retirement, generous time off, and opportunities for professional growth.