Chief Information Security Officer

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Cohere’s overarching information security strategy in alignment with business priorities and long-term company growth.
• Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risk across all business functions.
• Lead security architecture strategy across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring resilient, scalable, and secure systems.
• Build and lead high-performing security teams across multiple disciplines while fostering a strong security-minded culture.
• Partner with product, modeling, and engineering teams to support the secure development and deployment of AI systems and enterprise solutions.
• Represent Cohere’s security vision internally and externally, including in industry discussions.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a CISO or SVP of Security in high-growth technology organizations, ideally companies building or deploying AI systems at scale.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise security programs and scaling security capabilities alongside company growth.
• Deep expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps, enterprise infrastructure, and AI/ML security.
• Familiarity with modern regulatory frameworks, governance expectations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience operating within public company environments, including cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk management, audit readiness, and SEC disclosure expectations.
• Experience preparing organizations for IPO readiness and scaling security programs through rapid growth is highly valuable.
• Experience leading large-scale security organizations, managing budgets, and building teams across multiple security disciplines.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in local currency.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate mental health budget.
• RRSP matching, 401K, and Pension Scheme.
• 100% parental leave top-up for up to 6 months for either parent.
• Annual enrichment benefits for arts and culture, fitness and wellness, quality time, and workspace improvement.
• Education and learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
• Six weeks of paid vacation (30 working days).
• Travel budget for remote employees visiting other offices and an annual company offsite.
• Daily lunch program, snacks, and community events for office employees.
• Co-working benefit for employees who are not near an office.
• $500 home office stipend.