Senior Security Engineer

About the company Our client is a fast-growing software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Establish and run a security and privacy function from the ground up as an early specialist on the team. The work is hands-on, combining technical implementation with policy and audit readiness, while keeping product development moving at pace. What you'll do - Set up and operate a company-wide security program covering cloud environments, user permissions, credential handling and data protection. - Lead preparation for a formal compliance audit, working with outside assessors and keeping staff aligned with internal policies. - Define and enforce guardrails for automated software agents that touch internal systems, including logging, access limits and acceptable-use rules. - Decide how sensitive customer information is masked and who may view it, without creating friction for developers. - Run security questionnaires and reviews requested by customers. - Coordinate independent penetration testing engagements. - Vet third-party tools for approval based on their risk profile. Requirements What we're looking for - 5+ years of security experience, including ownership of cloud and infrastructure protection. - Background as an early security hire at a high-growth startup or at a company known for a demanding engineering bar. - Hands-on exposure to SOC 2 Type II or similar audit frameworks. - Strong application security knowledge. - Solid cloud security fundamentals, including identity, networking and encryption. - Clear, structured communication of security tradeoffs when challenged technically. - Good judgment about which risks matter most, so that a fast-growing team is not slowed down. - Regular use of AI tools in everyday work. - Based in the San Francisco area and able to be in the office at least 3 days per week. Bonus points - Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration tooling. - Experience protecting applications built on modern AI technology. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 200,000 to 260,000 per year - Equity - Health, dental and vision coverage - Retirement plan with employer match - Flexible time off Location and work model - San Francisco, CA, United States - Hybrid, 3 to 4 days per week in office - Full-time