**Who this is for** This role is designed for an early-career security professional or a software developer (1–3 years of experience) looking to pivot into secu
Work type: hybrid
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Salary: $130,000 – $180,000/yr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This role is designed for an early-career security professional or a software developer (1–3 years of experience) looking to pivot into security. It is ideal for "builders" who enjoy writing code—specifically in Go, Python, or Ruby—to solve security challenges. You should have a foundational understanding of AWS and cloud security concepts, plus an interest in using AI tools to automate workflows. **Key highlights** The compensation is highly competitive for a mid-level/early-career role, starting at $130k+ with equity and bonuses. While the role follows a hybrid schedule in San Francisco (4 days in-office), Chime offers premium perks like 24-week parental leave, a $15k family planning reimbursement, and subsidized commuter benefits. It’s an excellent growth opportunity to work across infrastructure, application, and enterprise security domains in a high-scale fintech environment. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have 1–3 years of experience and are comfortable coding in Go, Python, or Ruby. * Possess hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native security principles. * Are eager to work with AI systems to accelerate security automation and detection. * Enjoy a "jack-of-all-trades" environment where you can touch everything from penetration testing responses to Terraform infrastructure.
About the role
We are looking for an early-career Security Engineer to join our Product Security team, someone who has a builder’s mindset, is eager to learn, and is excited to contribute to both planned initiatives and dynamic, real-time security needs with enough guidance and mentorship.
In this role, you’ll be part of a hands-on security team working across Infrastructure, Application, and Enterprise Security where responsibilities sometimes overlap. You’ll contribute to the design and implementation of security controls and solutions, review technical designs, and respond to findings from security researchers and penetration testers. You’ll also write code and build automation, using AI tools to help accelerate your work and strengthen security practices. Along the way, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of security challenges that will accelerate your growth as a security engineer.
The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $130,000and up to $180,000. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.
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## A little about us
At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.
We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner's mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members.
We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.
We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people's trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.
Because if we don't—who will?
Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.
## What we offer for our full-time, regular employees
Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, NYC Fair Chance Act, and the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact: [benefits@chime.com](mailto:benefits@chime.com).
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