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

🛠️ 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 Security Engineering Lead CISO
💰 Compensation & Logistics
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Salary Range | 220,000 |
| Equity Stake | |
| Location | San Francisco, CA / Remote |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Department | Engineering / Engineering Management |
| Visa Status | Sponsorship 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 styleFounder 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 — CEO & Co-founder
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.