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Kontigo (YC S24) Is Hiring (Head of Security)

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ycombinator.com|1 points|0 comments|by jecastillof|Jul 14, 2026

🚀 Career Opportunity: Head of Security at Kontigo

Kontigo (a YC S24 startup) is currently seeking a visionary leader to spearhead their security efforts. They are building a USDC-Smart Neobank specifically tailored for the Latino community.

Kontigo Logo

🛠️ Role Overview

The company is looking for a high-level security expert. Depending on the candidate's profile, this position could be titled as: Principal Security Engineer →\rightarrow→ Security Engineering Lead →\rightarrow→ CISO

💰 Compensation & Logistics

DetailSpecification
Salary Range120,000—120,000 — 120,000—220,000
Equity Stake0.50%−1.00%0.50\% - 1.00\%0.50%−1.00%
LocationSan Francisco, CA / Remote
Employment TypeFull-time
DepartmentEngineering / Engineering Management
Visa StatusSponsorship Available ✅

🎯 Candidate Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience.
  • Ability to operate in corporate management style Founder Mode.
  • Willingness to take ownership of the entire security stack.

🌌 The Mission & Culture

This isn't a standard corporate job. The founders are looking for someone who views this as an adventure.

"Men wanted for hazardous journey. Honour and recognition in event of success."

If you are applying, you must be prepared to embrace the intensity of an early-stage startup.

Company Architecture

🏢 About Kontigo

Founded in 2023 and part of the S24 Y Combinator batch, Kontigo is a lean, active team focused on financial empowerment.

Quick Stats:

  • Team Size: 10 members
  • Status: Active
  • HQ: San Francisco

Leadership Team

Jesus Alberto Castillo Ferrer Jesus Alberto Castillo Ferrer — CEO & Co-founder

Gino Guatavita Gino Guatavita — Founder

📩 How to Apply

If you are ready to connect directly with the founders of one of the top YC-funded startups, you can apply to the role now.

# Application Process
curl -X POST https://kontigo.apply/head-of-security \
     -d "mode=founder_mode" \
     -d "experience=3plus_years"

Join Kontigo and help secure the future of banking for Latinos.