Recruiting from Scratch
Who is Recruiting from Scratch:
Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company's culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/
Title of Role : Security Engineer Location : San Francisco, CA (On-site) Company Stage of Funding : Hyper-Growth, Highly Profitable Private Company Office Type : On-site, Full-Time Salary : Competitive (based on experience) + Equity Company Description We're representing one of the
fastest-growing companies in the world , scaling from $1M to $500M in revenue run rate in just 17 months - with accelerating growth rates month over month. The company develops
AI-powered systems
trusted by the
top 5 global AI labs , enabling faster and more accurate performance prediction in hiring and evaluation.
With a lean and profitable team, they're scaling rapidly and looking for engineers eager to take ownership of security in a high-impact environment. What You Will Do As a
Security Engineer , you'll safeguard core systems, infrastructure, and data while ensuring security is integrated seamlessly into development and deployment processes. You will: Design and implement
security controls
across infrastructure, applications, and networks. Monitor for vulnerabilities, threats, and suspicious activity. Conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and incident response. Embed security practices into
CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows . Ensure compliance with frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR). Partner with engineers to make
security a first-class part of system design . Research and respond proactively to
emerging threats . Ideal Background
Strong knowledge of
security principles, tools, and best practices . Experience with SIEMs, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanning. Familiarity with
cloud security
(AWS, GCP, or Azure). Solid understanding of
encryption, authentication, and authorization systems . Track record of securing distributed, high-scale environments. Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to balance
security rigor with speed
in a hyper-growth environment. Why Join
Impact : Own the security function that powers critical infrastructure for the world's leading AI labs. Learning : Gain early exposure to
frontier AI systems and emerging risks . Growth : Take on both infrastructure and research-adjacent projects with fast paths to ownership. Compensation and Benefits
Salary : Highly competitive (commensurate with experience) Equity : Generous early-stage equity package Work Setup : On-site in San Francisco Other Benefits : Direct ownership of security architecture and practices Chance to shape security culture in a hyper-growth engineering environment Work alongside senior engineers at the intersection of AI and infrastructure
This role is perfect for security engineers who want to build practical, scalable defenses in high-growth environments - balancing rigor with speed while safeguarding mission-critical AI infrastructure. Salary Range: $130,000-$500,000 base. https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/
Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company's culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/
Title of Role : Security Engineer Location : San Francisco, CA (On-site) Company Stage of Funding : Hyper-Growth, Highly Profitable Private Company Office Type : On-site, Full-Time Salary : Competitive (based on experience) + Equity Company Description We're representing one of the
fastest-growing companies in the world , scaling from $1M to $500M in revenue run rate in just 17 months - with accelerating growth rates month over month. The company develops
AI-powered systems
trusted by the
top 5 global AI labs , enabling faster and more accurate performance prediction in hiring and evaluation.
With a lean and profitable team, they're scaling rapidly and looking for engineers eager to take ownership of security in a high-impact environment. What You Will Do As a
Security Engineer , you'll safeguard core systems, infrastructure, and data while ensuring security is integrated seamlessly into development and deployment processes. You will: Design and implement
security controls
across infrastructure, applications, and networks. Monitor for vulnerabilities, threats, and suspicious activity. Conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and incident response. Embed security practices into
CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows . Ensure compliance with frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR). Partner with engineers to make
security a first-class part of system design . Research and respond proactively to
emerging threats . Ideal Background
Strong knowledge of
security principles, tools, and best practices . Experience with SIEMs, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanning. Familiarity with
cloud security
(AWS, GCP, or Azure). Solid understanding of
encryption, authentication, and authorization systems . Track record of securing distributed, high-scale environments. Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to balance
security rigor with speed
in a hyper-growth environment. Why Join
Impact : Own the security function that powers critical infrastructure for the world's leading AI labs. Learning : Gain early exposure to
frontier AI systems and emerging risks . Growth : Take on both infrastructure and research-adjacent projects with fast paths to ownership. Compensation and Benefits
Salary : Highly competitive (commensurate with experience) Equity : Generous early-stage equity package Work Setup : On-site in San Francisco Other Benefits : Direct ownership of security architecture and practices Chance to shape security culture in a hyper-growth engineering environment Work alongside senior engineers at the intersection of AI and infrastructure
This role is perfect for security engineers who want to build practical, scalable defenses in high-growth environments - balancing rigor with speed while safeguarding mission-critical AI infrastructure. Salary Range: $130,000-$500,000 base. https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/