About the job
About Us
At Candid Health, we are on a mission to revolutionize the broken medical billing system that burdens the US healthcare landscape. With healthcare providers spending over $250 billion annually on administrative costs to receive payments from insurance companies, we are developing innovative software solutions supported by cutting-edge data science and machine learning to simplify and automate these complex processes.
Having participated in the Y Combinator W20 batch, we are backed by esteemed investors such as 8VC, First Round Capital, and BoxGroup. Our efforts are currently aiding clients in diverse areas, including opioid addiction treatment, women's health, weight management, and mental health care access. Join us in making a meaningful impact in healthcare!
To learn more about our journey, check out this blog post by our founders.
Your Role
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Security Engineer to fortify the security of our systems and networks. As a key player in our team, you will ensure our platforms are resilient against various threats while adhering to compliance mandates. We appreciate a proactive approach and are looking for someone well-versed in security frameworks and actively involved in both strategic and operational security initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish Security Protocols: Integrate security measures into our systems to maintain a secure-by-default environment.
- Engage with Engineering Teams: Take part in design reviews and threat modeling sessions to detect potential security vulnerabilities early in the development phase, ensuring that security remains a priority throughout all projects.
- Manage Compliance Obligations: Understand and oversee the processes related to HIPAA, SOC2, SOC1, PCI, and HITRUST to maintain compliance and provide guidance to teams.

