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# Principal Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Architect at SimScale

- **Company:** SimScale
- **Location:** Munich, Germany
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-05-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://www.simscale.com/jobs/8564174002?gh_jid=8564174002

## Job description

The Role: The Bridge Between Rigor and Velocity

We are looking for a Principal GRC Architect who can solve a unique challenge: How do we maintain "gold-standard" security certifications without killing our "ship-fast" culture?

We are already under continuous observation for SOC 2 Type II and are GDPR compliant. We are now ready to evolve toward the most rigorous standards in the industry: TISAX, ITAR, and FedRAMP. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role. You will be the architect of the system and the person turning the gears, designing the roadmap and then personally implementing the controls.

Your mission is to reconcile the rigidity of international standards with the agility of a fast-paced software company. You aren't here to create bureaucracy; you’re here to engineer compliance directly into our AWS infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities

- Maintain Continuous Observation: Uphold our SOC 2 Type II standard using automated monitoring to ensure compliance is a constant state, not an annual event.
- Technical Infrastructure Strategy: Directly satisfy the high-bar technical requirements of ITAR and FedRAMP. This includes managing the transition to/oversight of AWS GovCloud, defining network security boundaries, and ensuring encryption and IAM standards meet federal requirements.
- Bridge the "Speed vs. Standard" Gap: Act as a technical enabler for the Engineering team, designing and implementing controls (e.g., change management, access reviews) that satisfy auditors but don’t bottleneck our Engineering or DevOps teams.
- Lead Global Expansion: Architect and execute the technical and procedural implementation of TISAX, ITAR, and FedRAMP.
- GDPR Stewardship: Act as the internal authority on privacy, ensuring our data mapping and PIAs remain current without adding unnecessary friction.
- Customer Trust & Sales Support: Join calls with customer Infosec counterparts and handle technical vendor questionnaires to prove our security posture can be trusted by the world’s most demanding organizations.
- Individual Contributor Ownership: Act as a "department of one". You will write the policies, perform the risk assessments, and manage the audits yourself.

## What You Bring

- Technical AWS Depth: You understand how to configure AWS beyond simple evidence collection. You are familiar with GovCloud, VPC isolation, network security, and IAM architecture.
- Standard Mastery: Expert-level knowledge in at least two of: TISAX, ITAR, or FedRAMP. You have previously led a company through these audits or were responsible for maintaining their compliance.
- Privacy & AI Knowledge: A deep, working knowledge of GDPR and an active interest in the evolving landscape of AI regulation.
- The "Translator" Skillset: You can translate rigid regulatory requirements into actionable technical tasks that make sense to a developer.
- Independence: You are energized by "getting your hands dirty" and owning the full lifecycle of a program without a team to delegate to.
- Communication: Exceptional English skills; able to negotiate effectively with both internal engineers and external auditors.

## What you can expect from us

- A direct seat at the table: full ownership of the compliance and GRC roadmap.
- Your work directly enables our largest enterprise and government deals: measurable, visible business impact.
- Enjoy flexible hours and the freedom to work remotely from anywhere in the world.
- Access comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness support.
- Stay active with subsidized gym memberships, sports meetups, and wellness programs.
- Grow as a professional with online/offline learning, language courses, and tech talks.
- Connect at team events, join support groups, and contribute to our ESG and DE&I initiatives.
- Participate in fun team challenges and competitions for added excitement and team spirit.
- Multicultural team (35+ nationalities), flexible work, relocation and visa support where applicable.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SimScale

At SimScale, we look beyond borders and hire great talent from all parts of the world. With our team consisting of people from various backgrounds, we truly embrace diversity and encourage everyone to be themselves. We are unified by curiosity, dedication and our team spirit! As an equal opportunity employer, we acknowledge that our employees have different aspirations and career goals, and therefore are committed to create a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. A copy of SimScale's full recruiting guideline can be made available on request. Kindly let us know how you would like to be addressed and whether you have specific requirements for the interview.

## About SimScale

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SimScale provides a cloud-native, AI-powered engineering simulation platform that enables engineers to perform multiphysics simulations (fluid, thermal, structural, electromagnetic) entirely in a web browser.
- **Entity Type**: Private (SaaS, venture-backed; specific funding stage not disclosed in available sources)
- **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany (with remote team members globally and a US presence)
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: David Heiny, Vincenz Dölle, Johannes Probst, Alex Fischer, Anatol Dammer

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Engineering simulation / Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software
- **Target customers**: Engineering teams in enterprises, SMBs, and individual engineers (B2B and B2G); used across industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, consumer products, and architecture.
- **Mission**: “To democratize simulation” – make high-fidelity engineering simulation technically and economically accessible to every engineer, anywhere, at any scale, in the cloud.

## Products & Services
- **SimScale Platform**: A cloud-based SaaS application that integrates multiphysics solvers (CFD, FEA, thermal, electromagnetics) with Engineering AI and Physics AI capabilities. Users can run simulations without installing software, collaborate in real time, and access a shared community of models. Subscription-based pricing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Total funding amount not disclosed in available sources; company reports over 130 employees (LinkedIn shows ~149 as of 2026) and a global user base of “hundreds of thousands.”
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly listed in search results.
- **Growth Signals**: Active hiring – 31 open positions as of mid-2026, with a monthly increase of +29.2% and a yearly increase of +3000% in job postings. Company describes itself as “the world’s first production-ready SaaS application for engineering simulation” and is moving toward “agentic engineering” with AI-native features.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Cloud-native architecture**: No installation required; runs entirely in a browser, lowering barriers to entry for simulation.
- **AI integration**: Combines Engineering AI and Physics AI with traditional solvers for faster design exploration.
- **First-mover in SaaS simulation**: Pioneered the shift from complex, expensive desktop applications to an accessible, subscription-based cloud platform.
- **Strong community and ecosystem**: Educational hub, collaborative community, and real-time support from engineers across time zones.

## Strategic Focus
- **Democratization of simulation**: Continue to make simulation accessible to engineers globally.
- **AI-native development**: Deepen integration of artificial intelligence to accelerate simulation workflows and enable “agentic engineering.”
- **Scale platform capabilities**: Expand multiphysics solver coverage and enterprise features for larger deployments.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-first culture**: Embrace “mobile working” with flexible hours; headquarters in Munich but team members work from around the world (remote, hybrid, or in-office options). Over 35 nationalities and 45+ languages spoken.
- **Culture & values**: Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion; meritocracy where “the best idea wins”; customer-first attitude; team-interest-ahead-of-self mindset.
- **Perks**: Competitive health benefits (dental, vision, health insurance), childcare contributions, retirement plan, discounted gym membership, free snacks/drinks, pet-friendly office, tech talks, social events, job training, and conferences.
- **Growth & development**: Learning and development opportunities, performance bonuses, company equity, generous parental leave, and family medical leave.
- **Hiring process**: Initial Google Meet interview, hiring manager conversation, assessment task, and panel interview – designed to be transparent and fair.

## Sources
1. [simscale.com](https://www.simscale.com/)
2. [simscale.com/about-us](https://www.simscale.com/about-us/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/simscale](https://www.linkedin.com/company/simscale/)
4. [builtin.com/company/simscale](https://builtin.com/company/simscale)
5. [simscale.com/jobs](https://www.simscale.com/jobs/)

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