Lead Security Engineer, Checkout

HashiCorp is hiring a Lead Security Engineer, Checkout to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Security Engineer, Checkout, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives What we offer: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Home office and wellness stipends • Annual learning and professional development budget • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Generous paid time off and company holidays How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. HashiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • US work authorization • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Experience with version control and CI/CD Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning