Director Compliance Engineering - PKI

Location Details: United States, Remote

At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time; others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.

This is a remote position, so you’ll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings.  

This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.

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At GoDaddy, we are seeking an exceptional, strategic and technically savvy Director Compliance Engineering - PKI to lead our Certificate Authority (CA) platform!  Reporting into GoDaddy's Vice President Engineering Partners, you will lead efforts to align our CA with industry standards, represent us in organizations like the CAB Forum, and guide our security, trust, and innovation plans. You will also explore and prototype critical next-generation cryptographic solutions, including post-quantum readiness and automated certificate lifecycle management!

What you'll get to do...

• Represent the CA in industry forums (e.g., CA/Browser Forum) and advocate for standards and requirements to further PKI and security on behalf of company and our customers
• Track and interpret regulatory and CAB Forum developments; ensure alignment of internal policies and product direction with compliance requirements
• Translate CAB Forum requirements into internal roadmap items and engineering stories
• Perform continuous gap assessments on the existing CA infrastructure to pinpoint risks, legacy dependencies, or deviations from compliance and operational standard methodologies
• Collaborate with security, engineering, and audit teams to define and implement remediation plans that elevate the health and resilience of the CA system
• Ensure regular internal reviews and assessments are built into the roadmap to maintain a strong system-of-record and audit trail
• Define critical metrics and health indicators that indicate system compliance, availability, and readiness for upcoming regulatory changes
• Own the product roadmap for CA capabilities, focusing on compliance, reliability, automation, and innovation
• Collaborate with engineering, security, legal, and operations to plan and deliver enhancements to our certificate platform
• Prioritize product features based on risk, market evolution, customer needs, and compliance deadlines
• Explore and assess next-generation cryptography (e.g., PQC, hybrid algorithms)
• Lead prototyping efforts and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) for new cryptographic solutions and emerging standards
• Partner with internal security and cryptography experts to assess technical feasibility and integration strategies
• Act as a subject matter expert on CA product capabilities for customers, partners, auditors, and internal teams
• Communicate complex technical and regulatory topics to both technical and non-technical partners
• Prioritize and support strategic customer discussions related to certificate lifecycle, automation, and compliance
• Strong project management and outstanding cross-functional leadership skills

Your experience should include...

• Extensive experience of 5+ years in PKI / applied cryptography or product management, preferably in PKI, security, or environments dedicated to compliance
• Proficient in digital certificates, applied cryptography, public key infrastructure (PKI), and certificate lifecycle management
• Familiarity with CA/Browser Forum Baseline Requirements and industry governance models
• Experience working with or in a Certificate Authority, or a security-focused product team
• Ability to translate regulatory language into technical and product requirements

You might also have...

• Exposure to post-quantum cryptography or modern cryptographic research
• Experience with security audits and compliance processes (e.g., WebTrust, ETSI)
• Technical background (e.g., CS, IT Security, or Engineering degree)
• Familiarity with ACME, CT logs, OCSP, and certificate automation tools

We've got your back...  We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy’s benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way. 

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