Sr. Software Engineer Security - Kohler Ventures

Sr. Software Engineer Security - Kohler Ventures

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location:  Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite at Palo Alto, CA or NYC

Opportunity

Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.

In your role as Sr. Software Engineer at Kohler Ventures you will: 

• Work directly with the Head of Software, engineers, product managers, and key data security stakeholders to design and implement solutions that can scale with the business growth of Kohler Ventures.
• Build the forward-looking vision and lead the effort to ensure the entire development lifecycle takes a privacy first approach and builds customer and regulatory trust in our product.
• Define and articulate a clear vision for privacy, and influence leaders across all systems to adopt a balanced view of product and privacy goals.
• Conduct technical reviews for new features and identify privacy concerns.
• Advocate for privacy decisions, designs, and discussions. They facilitate the development and implementation of data protection requirements into our products, services and operation of the business.
• Provides assurance that Kohler Ventures is adequately prepared to address privacy concerns in highly regulated industry.

Skills/Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience in in a privacy related field - security engineering, data engineering,compliance engineering etc.
• Secure System design and architecture experience.
• Experience developing service level features with TypeScript, Golang, Rust, C++ or JavaScript.
• API Descriptor specifications, such as Protocol Buffers, GraphQL or OpenAPI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a CS/engineering or related technical discipline from a reputed academic institution.  Master’s preferred.
• Experience with GDPR, California regulations (CCPA) and other global regulations when it comes to security and privacy.
• Implementation of architecture for Security.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in data engineering and information security for cloud and IoT devices.
• Strong technical experience in some of the following areas: (1) Selection and integration of services in the AWS stack; (2) Kubernetes, ArgoCD (K8S controller) or (3) Data streaming architectures and methodologies.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical and management information clearly and concisely.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a high degree of ownership and self-motivation to drive change.
• Entrepreneurial experience in a high growth technology focused company or startup 
• Experience with software products in the health and wellness industry.
• Availability to work outside of regular business hours to collaborate with global teams and travel to South Korea 2-4 times a year.

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The approved base salary range for this position is $98-182K. The actual base salary offered to a candidate may be higher than the approved range. This will vary depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. This position is subject to a 16% Area Salary Differential (Cost of Living Adjustment) for the metro NYC area. This position is eligible for a 16% Area Salary Differential (cost of living adjustment) for metro NYC area. The approved base salary range including ASD for this position is $114K- 211K.  In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and a special project incentive.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?  
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. 

About Us 
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.  If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.