Senior Compliance Manager

Employment type: Full-time employee, hired directly by the client.

Work arrangement: On-site , 5 days a week, at the client’s office in Redwood City, California.

Relocation package: $10000 USD

Our company description

Mission.dev is the next-gen staffing platform for software talent.

We help you find, evaluate, and manage top software talent (contractors or direct hires) faster, smarter, and more efficiently.

Powered by AI. Backed by real humans.

About the Company

This growth-stage technology company develops AI-driven voice automation platforms for large-scale enterprise customer service.

The organization operates a lean, profitable model focused on high-impact solutions for US-based clients.

By streamlining complex customer interactions through voice technology, the firm helps major enterprises manage high-volume communications.

The team culture emphasizes direct ownership and close collaboration with leadership to solve scaling challenges in the conversational AI space.

About the Role

As the first dedicated compliance hire, you will report directly to a founder and take full ownership of the organization’s security and regulatory framework.

This role is critical to the company’s growth, as successful enterprise and healthcare partnerships depend on robust compliance protocols.

You will be responsible for building and maintaining the trust infrastructure that enables the sales team to close large-scale deals.

This is a high-impact position offering the opportunity to define compliance strategy and execution for a rapidly scaling AI startup.

What You'll Do

• Manage end-to-end SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 certification programs and external auditor relationships.
• Lead the response process for security questionnaires and RFPs to accelerate the enterprise sales cycle.
• Develop and maintain internal policies, vendor risk management protocols, and staff security training programs.
• Monitor and interpret evolving global regulations specifically affecting AI and voice technology products.
• Partner with the sales team as a technical subject matter expert during enterprise security and compliance reviews.
• Maintain and update public-facing trust documentation and security posture information.

What You Bring

• 4+ years of experience in compliance, GRC, or security auditing.
• Proven experience personally leading and completing at least one SOC 2 Type II audit.
• Professional background within a venture-backed SaaS/AI company or relevant experience at a top-tier audit firm.

Nice to Haves

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, or CRISC.
• Hands-on experience using compliance automation platforms like Vanta or Drata.
• Direct experience managing HIPAA compliance requirements for healthcare industry clients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $195,000 – $225,000.
• Equity participation with a 4-year vesting schedule and 1-year cliff.
• Relocation support for onsite work in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Visa sponsorship available (H-1B, TN, L-1, E-3, and F-1 OPT/CPT).