Senior Manager, Security Engineering

About Life360

Life360’s mission is to keep people close to the ones they love. Our category-leading mobile app and Tile tracking devices empower members to protect the people, pets, and things they care about most with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch. Life360 serves approximately 77 million monthly active users (MAU) across more than 170 countries. 

Life360 delivers peace of mind and enhances everyday family life with seamless coordination for all the moments that matter, big and small. By continuing to innovate and deliver for our customers, we have become a household name and the must-have mobile-based membership for families (and those friends that basically are family). 

Life360 has more than 600 (and growing!) remote-first employees. For more information, please visit life360.com.

Life360 is a Remote First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US) regardless of any specified location above. 

About The Team

Guardians of Trust and Innovation
The Information Security team at Life360 is the backbone of the trust our users place in us. We are a diverse, highly skilled group of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to safeguarding our customers, products, and company from evolving threats. Our mission is to not only protect Life360 but to enable its success by fostering innovation in a secure environment.

We achieve this by embedding security into every aspect of Life360's operations, from product development to infrastructure. Our team excels at building robust security systems, driving proactive threat detection and response, and championing security best practices across the company.

Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared passion for protecting people. Joining this team means being part of a mission-driven group that directly impacts Life360's reputation, user trust, and long-term success.

About the Job

As the Senior Manager of Security Engineering at Life360, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the systems, infrastructure, and data that power our mission to keep families connected and protected. This leadership position is instrumental in developing and executing strategies that ensure our platform's security at scale, enabling millions of users to trust us with their most important moments.

You will lead a dynamic team of skilled security engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that emphasizes technical excellence and proactive problem-solving. By implementing cutting-edge security measures, managing risk, and driving compliance, you’ll ensure that Life360’s infrastructure and services remain resilient against emerging threats.

Your contributions will directly support the team’s success by building a culture of security across the organization, enabling faster, safer product development, and instilling confidence in our users and stakeholders. This role is a unique opportunity to combine leadership, technical expertise, and strategic vision to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families worldwide.

The US-based salary range for this position is $181,000 to $266,000. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary - therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.

What You’ll Do

Lead the Security Engineering team, providing mentorship, direction, and fostering a collaborative environment to drive performance and growth.

Design and implement robust security architectures, processes, and tools to protect Life360’s systems, applications, and data.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and IT, to integrate security best practices into development lifecycles and operational workflows.

Develop and execute security strategies and roadmaps aligned with business goals and evolving threats.

Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, and managing incident response plans to address security events.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate for the Senior Manager, Security Engineering role at Life360 is a visionary leader and technical expert passionate about building secure, scalable systems. We’re seeking someone with a proven track record in security engineering, exceptional leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset to strengthen our team and enhance organizational resilience.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• 8+ years experience in security engineering and people management
• Extensive Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing security engineering teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of security architectures, cloud infrastructure (AWS), and modern development practices.
• Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, including experience with threat modeling and incident response planning.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards such as GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong ability to work cross-functionally, effectively communicate complex technical concepts, and align security objectives with business goals.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: A track record of implementing innovative security solutions and staying ahead of evolving threats.
• Education and Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience); relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are a plus.

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
• 401(k) plan with company matching program
• Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well being
• Flexible PTO, 13 company wide days off throughout the year
• Winter and Summer Week-long Synchronized Company Shutdowns
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
• Free Tile Products

Life360 Values

Our company’s mission driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference 

• Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust. 
• Be Direct With Respect - We communicate directly, even when it’s hard.
• Members Before Metrics - We focus on building an exceptional experience for families. 
• High Intensity, High Impact - We do whatever it takes to get the job done. 

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.  

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying!

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