IT Security & Compliance Lead - USA

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Why Join Inworld

Inworld is the leading provider of AI technology for real-time interactive experiences, with a $500 million valuation and backing from top tier investors including Intel Capital, Microsoft’s M12 fund, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Section 32, BITKRAFT Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, and First Spark Ventures.

Inworld provides the market’s best framework for building production ready interactive experiences, coupled with dedicated services to optimize specific stages of development – from design and development, to ML pipeline optimization and custom compute infrastructure. We help developers bring their AI engines in-house with a framework optimized for real-time data ingestion, low latency, and massive scale. Inworld powers experiences built by Ubisoft, NVIDIA, Niantic, NetEase Games and LG, among others, and has partnerships with key industry players such as Microsoft Xbox, Epic Games, and Unity. 

Inworld was recognized by CB Insights as one of the 100 most promising AI companies in the world in 2024 and was named among LinkedIn's Top Startups of 2024 in the USA.

Candidates must be based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate (you will be working on-site in our South Bay office a few days a week).

What you’ll do

• Design and implement security and compliance frameworks aligned with GDPR, SOC2, and internal policies.
• Lead security awareness initiatives and ensure company-wide training completion and enforcement.
• Collaborate with engineering and legal to bake security into processes and infrastructure.
• Manage security tools (e.g. vulnerability scanners, MDM platforms) and ensure proper configuration and usage.
• Run regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans; drive remediation efforts with relevant teams.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents, documenting actions and improving response playbooks.
• Own access management systems (VPNs, Jira, SSO tools) and enforce least privilege principles.
• Maintain and update security and compliance documentation, procedures, and audit trails.
• Track and report on data usage, endpoint security, and hardware enrollment status across the organization.
• Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes (e.g. EU AI Act) and lead the implementation of new compliance frameworks as needed..
• Provide hands-on system administration support, especially around secure configurations and updates.
• Act as a point of leadership within the security and compliance domain, mentoring others and driving best practices.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a role involving compliance, cybersecurity, or system administration.
• Proven experience managing internal and external audits, including prep, execution, and follow-up.
• Hands-on experience with security tools like vulnerability scanners, MDM solutions, and endpoint protection.
• Familiarity with corporate IT policies and enforcement across multiple departments and device types.
• Experience managing user access, VPNs, and tools like Jira or similar platforms.
• Track record of responding to security incidents, documenting impact, and driving improvements.
• Proficient in administering systems across Mac, Windows, and Linux environments.
• Ability to manage hardware security, including device enrollment and lifecycle tracking.

In-office location: Mountain View, CA, United States.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 - $220,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

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