# Senior Security Engineer > Raydar · San Francisco, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-30 **Salary:** USD 200,000–260,000 **Workplace:** hybrid ## Description 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 ## Apply [Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/DCC2A74170/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)