Security GRC Engineer-CA/NC-Mandarin preferred(full-time, exempt)

Location North Carolina / California, hybrid or remote

About Us

CWILL a fast-growing Shopify SaaS startup company serving global (primarily US/EU) merchants. With strong product-market fit and expanding US operations, we are building our local security and compliance capabilities to meet global data privacy standards. www.cwill.com Role Overview We are looking for a Security GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Engineer to drive data compliance governance and audit execution. This role focuses on building practical, enforceable, and auditable controls around data access, data lifecycle, product data usage, and cross-border data flows. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role working directly with data systems and audit processes (not a policy-only role). Responsibilities 1. Data Compliance Governance

• Support US data compliance requirements (e.g., CCPA, EO 14117)
• Perform gap analysis and define remediation plans
• Design and implement controls for: sensitive data classification, access governance, data lifecycle management
• Build processes for data subject rights (deletion, access, portability)
• Participate in product and engineering reviews (e.g., DPIA)
• Support compliance for new features, data use cases, and vendor/cross-border scenarios

2. Compliance & Audit Execution

• Support SOC 2 readiness and audit execution
• Conduct access reviews, log validation, and anomaly detection
• Maintain audit records and generate compliance reports
• Build or improve automated evidence collection (e.g., scripting)
• Work with internal teams and external auditors to provide audit evidence

Requirements

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role working directly with data systems and audit processes (not a policy-only role). 1. Must-have:

• Authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship provided)
• Mandarin preferred for day-to-day collaboration
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field
• 3–5 years of experience in Security, GRC, Data Security, or Data Compliance
• Hands-on experience with at least one compliance framework (e.g., SOC 2, CCPA, GDPR, 14117), beyond policy or documentation
• Practical experience in data compliance governance, including: sensitive data identification and classification, access control and access governance, data lifecycle management (storage, usage, deletion, portability)
• Ability to work with data systems (e.g., databases, data flows, APIs) and translate compliance requirements into technical implementations
• Basic technical capability (e.g., Python, Golang, or scripting) to support audit automation, data validation, or tooling
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to work closely with engineering, product, data, and infra teams

2. Nice-to-have:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CIPP/US
• Experience in SaaS / e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify ecosystem) or third-party integrations
• Background in data governance, data platforms, or analytics
• Familiarity with cross-border data transfer compliance
• Understanding of web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, ADA) and related privacy/security considerations

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What's your current visa status? Greencard? US Citizen?

Language:

• Mandarin (Preferred)

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