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Recruiting From Scratch

Security Engineer

Recruiting From Scratch, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Overview

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. Responsibilities

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.

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