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# Lead Security Engineer (DevSecOps & Compliance) at Zeely Inc.

- **Company:** Zeely Inc.
- **Location:** Remote
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/zeely/80fdabd2-3680-4c88-b138-d3785650c6bd

## Job description

Join Zeely as a Lead Security Engineer and help us strengthen and scale security across our products and infrastructure. This role combines high ownership with hands-on engineering. You’ll lead our security direction together with our DevSecOps / Security Engineer: securing our AWS environment, closing security tasks yourself, and owning our SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance. You’ll work closely with our Principal System Architect and the Platform, DevOps, and Backend teams as a trusted partner with real authority over technical decisions from a security perspective. About Us: Zeely is the agentic AI platform for creating, launching, and scaling paid ads. Simply put: we’ve made the best AI solutions and marketing tools available to small and medium businesses — tools that used to be reserved for big brands with expensive marketing teams. The next big step: a B2B solution for large marketing teams and enterprise clients — workflows, creative analytics, and full control over campaigns across the whole team. For companies where performance marketing already runs at scale and needs more efficiency and automation. A few numbers that speak for themselves:

- 4 years on the market — a stable, profitable company backed by international investors;
- 6× growth over the past year;
- 2,000,000+ businesses already use Zeely;
- #1 in its category in the US market;
- 250+ specialists on the team;
- Markets: US + worldwide.

We’re not a startup searching for product-market fit — we’re a business with proven results and a clear understanding of what works. What You’ll Do:

- Secure our AWS-first cloud environment hands-on: IAM and access management, secrets, hardening, and network security;
- Own compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, CASA): implement controls, prepare evidence, and work with auditors;
- Build security into CI/CD: SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets scanning, and infrastructure-as-code checks;
- Find, prioritize, and fix vulnerabilities across our product and infrastructure, closing critical security tasks yourself;
- Run incident response and set up monitoring and alerting;
- Define and prioritize security initiatives and own the security roadmap;
- Review architecture decisions and code from a security perspective;
- Set up security policies and processes, and guide the DevOps and Platform teams on implementation;
- Support B2B clients with security questions, reviews, and due diligence.

What Do You Need to Join Us?

- 7+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform, or infrastructure engineering, including at least 4 years focused on security (DevSecOps, Cloud Security, or Security Engineer);
- Hands-on experience with both SOC 2 and ISO 27001: preparing for, passing, or maintaining audits, understanding the requirements behind each control, and working with auditors;
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS and infrastructure as code using Terraform;
- Proven experience finding and fixing vulnerabilities and handling security incidents;
- Experience leading engineers or acting as a technical lead;
- AWS Professional-level certification (a security-focused Associate certification may also be considered);
- Upper-Intermediate (B2+) English or higher;
- Fluent Ukrainian.

Nice to Have:

- Backend development background (Node.js / TypeScript, Java, C#/.NET, Go, or Python), or a career path from backend to DevOps/Platform to Security;
- Experience with CASA assessments;
- Experience implementing GDPR and/or CCPA (CPRA) requirements;
- Understanding of HIPAA or PCI DSS;
- Other security certifications (CISSP, OSCP, CKS) or GCP certifications.

Why It’s Worth Joining Us:

- Security ownership at one of the world’s leading AI companies: Zeely is #22 in a16z’s Top 50 consumer AI apps by monthly revenue;
- Security is a strategic priority for the company: a direct line to the C-level co-founders, real authority over technical decisions, and a strong voice in how the product is built;
- Work with cutting-edge technologies and AI-powered tools;
- A strong team of A-level players who push each other to grow;
- A remote-first setup with offices in Warsaw and Kyiv;
- Regular performance reviews to keep your growth transparent and rewarded.

Recruitment Process: Intro Call → Technical Interview → Final Interview → Reference Check → Offer. Send us your CV — we’d love to meet you!

## About Zeely Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Zeely AI is a marketing app that helps small businesses create AI-generated video ads, static ads, and high-performing campaigns across social and ad platforms.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage; $1.3M total funding)
- **Headquarters**: Middletown, Delaware, United States (operates in 14 countries, with roots in Ukraine)
- **Founded**: 2022 in Ukraine
- **Founders**: Dima Samoiliuk (CEO & Co-Founder), Yaroslav Samoiliuk (COO & Co-Founder), Alina Bondarenko (CCO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: AI-powered advertising and marketing technology
- **Target customers**: Small businesses, local services, online stores, and solo experts (B2B / SMB)
- **Mission/Purpose**: “Making marketing clear for small businesses” – providing simple, measurable tools so non-marketers can run effective campaigns.

## Products & Services
- **AI Ad Maker (Zeely App)**: SaaS platform that uses AI to generate static ads, UGC-style video ads, and campaign layouts optimized for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google Ads, and more. Features include AI copywriting, template-based editing, content scheduling, and performance analytics.
- **Campaign Manager**: Integrated dashboard to launch paid or viral campaigns, track key metrics (ROAS, engagement), and continuously optimize targeting.
- **Pricing**: Subscription starts at $79.95/month after a discounted intro period (e.g., $19.95/month for first term). Credit-based plans also available for video assets.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding $1.3M (Seed rounds led by Vesna Capital and Angel One; also received non‑equity assistance from Google for Startups)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Vesna Capital, Angel One, Google for Startups
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Serves over 1 million users (as of 2025 claim on about page; also 650k+ businesses on homepage)
  - 184% average boost in ad performance reported
  - Selected as Top 3 startup at Slush 2022
  - All three founders named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe
  - Headcount of 84 employees across 14 countries (though LinkedIn reports a YoY change of -100%, likely a data anomaly)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Simplicity first**: UI and metrics designed to be understandable by a 7th grader – no cluttered dashboards, only actionable numbers.
- **UGC-style video AI**: Differentiator vs. many AI ad tools; generates authentic‑looking video ads without requiring a production team.
- **Cross‑platform support**: One workflow for Facebook, Instagram, Stories, Reels, TikTok, Google Ads.
- **Founder domain expertise**: Founders have deep backgrounds in sales, digital marketing, and technical leadership, keeping the product grounded in real small‑business needs.

## Strategic Focus
- **Product expansion**: Continued investment in AI video creation, batch static ad generation, and automated optimization across ad networks.
- **US market penetration**: Strong existing base in the United States; plans to deepen presence among American SMBs.
- **Maintaining clarity**: Every new feature must “earn its place” by simplifying rather than adding complexity.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Startup founded in Ukraine with a small, close‑knit leadership team. Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition and Slush award indicate ambitious, high‑visible momentum.
- **Remote‑friendly**: Team spans 14 countries (Ukraine, Poland, Portugal, Netherlands, US, etc.) – likely flexible remote/hybrid working norms.
- **Engineering & product culture**: Emphasis on “technical under the hood, simple on the surface.” Engineers work on AI/ML, content pipelines, and cross‑platform integrations.
- **Growth opportunity**: Joining early‑stage company (Seed) with rapidly growing user base; engineers and product managers can have outsized impact on product direction.
- **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but clear pricing, refund policies, and support responsiveness reflect a user‑focused ethos.

## Sources
1. [Zeely AI About Page](https://zeely.ai/about-us/)
2. [Zeely AI Homepage](https://zeely.ai/)
3. [Zeely – AI Admaker on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/zeelyai)
4. [Zeely AI Leadership Page](https://zeely.ai/leadership/)
5. [Zeely – AI Admaker on The Org](https://theorg.com/org/zeely-ai-admaker)

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