Recruiting From Scratch
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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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.
https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/
#J-18808-Ljbffr