Role Overview
Chime is hiring a Senior Security Engineer. This is a full-time role in New York, NY, USA; San Francisco. Part of Chime's Risk hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Risk roles is $108k-$160k (based on 31 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
About the role
We are looking for a versatile Security Software Engineer to join our team and operate across product security, application security, infrastructure security, enterprise security, and security/compliance automation. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who enjoys working across the stack—from code and cloud infrastructure to security workflows and compliance systems.
You’ll help secure our products and platforms while also improving how we scale security through AI, automation, integrations, and continuous monitoring. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, security, and risk/compliance—requiring both technical depth and the ability to translate ambiguous requirements into practical, reliable solutions.
The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $130,000 and go up to $250,000. 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.
In this role, you can expect to
- Participate in projects that reduce security risks and attack surface within our infrastructure and corporate applications
- Perform security reviews across mobile, backend, cloud, and API systems
- Conduct penetration testing and threat modeling
- Embed security into the SDLC
- Build automation, tooling, and guardrails
- Streamline vulnerability detection and remediation workflows
- Partner with engineering, product, and compliance teams
To thrive in this role, you have
- 2–6+ years in security or software engineering
- Strong coding skills (Python, Go, Ruby)
- A desire to scale yourself with AI
- Experience with cloud (AWS/GCP) and APIs
- Understanding of application and cloud security fundamentals
- Experience with automation and integrations
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with AI in security workflows
- Terraform or infrastructure-as-code experience
- Mobile security experience (iOS/Android)
- Pen testing or bug bounty experience
- Familiarity with GRC tools and frameworks
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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
- 🏢 Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected - with four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events depending on location. Whether you’re coming in regularly or are part of our fully remote program, you’ll stay engaged with your work and teammates.
- 💻 In-office perks including backup child, elder, and/or pet care, plus a subsidized commuter benefit to support your regular commute
- 💰 Competitive salary based on experience
- ✨ 401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- 🏝 Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off
- 🫂 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
- 👟 Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
- 👶 Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
- 👪 Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
- 🎉 In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!
- 💚 A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress
We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.
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.
To learn more about how Chime collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please see the Chime Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Security Engineer position at Chime?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Chime. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Security Engineer position at Chime located?
This position is based in New York, NY, USA; San Francisco. Chime has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Security Engineer at Chime earn?
Chime has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Security Engineer role at Chime posted?
This role was posted on June 29, 2026 (10 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Security Engineer role at Chime require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Chime lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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