GRC Engineer

Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. As we scale to support millions of developers and enterprise organizations, maintaining a robust, transparent, and technically sound Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program is critical.

We are looking for a GRC Engineer to serve as a key technical contributor for our compliance and risk management ecosystem. You will architect the systems and processes that automate trust, partnering deeply across the organization. We need a pragmatic operator who understands that GRC exists to enable the business—balancing rigorous standards with the velocity of a high-growth startup.

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Technical Excellence & Architecture

- Technical Depth: Act as a technical subject matter expert for the GRC team. You will drive quality, technical depth, and operational efficiency in our security controls.

- Program Architecture: Own the technical vision for Replit’s GRC program, moving the team from manual workflows toward "Compliance-as-Code" and automated evidence collection.

- Thought Leadership: Champion a culture of security and privacy across the company, educating teams on why controls exist rather than just enforcing them.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Engineering & Architecture: Partner with Architects and Engineering Leads to "bake in" compliance requirements early in the design phase. You will translate complex technical implementations into narratives that satisfy frameworks without slowing down development.

- Legal & Privacy: Work closely with Legal Counsel to interpret and implement requirements for Privacy (GDPR, CCPA) and emerging AI-specific regulations (e.g....