Lead Security Engineer

Recruiting from ScratchSan Francisco Bay Area, United States

6 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Who is Recruiting from Scratch :

Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire.

Lead Security Engineer – Generative AI Healthcare Platform

Location : San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – Minimum 3 days / week in-office)

Type : Full-time

Visa Sponsorship : Not available

Experience Level : 8+ years in security engineering roles

About the Role

We’re looking for a Lead Security Engineer to join our rapidly growing, mission-driven team at the intersection of AI and healthcare. In this role, you’ll serve as a foundational security leader , helping us build and scale secure, enterprise-grade AI products that are transforming clinical documentation and clinician workflows.

This is a high-impact opportunity to own security strategy, influence architectural decisions, and ensure our AI-powered systems are resilient, trustworthy, and compliant with the highest industry standards. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, ML, product, and clinical teams—contributing at all stages of the product lifecycle.

What You'll Do

Define and implement secure coding standards and best practices across engineering teams
Perform architectural and code reviews with a strong focus on security and risk reduction
Conduct threat modeling , risk assessments, and support ongoing compliance efforts
Identify, triage, and remediate vulnerabilities using manual and automated tools
Integrate SAST, DAST, RASP, and SCA into CI / CD pipelines and deployment workflows
Lead security incident triage and collaborate with product and engineering teams on response and mitigation
Mentor and train engineers on secure development practices
Research and evaluate open-source and commercial security tools , making informed build-vs-buy recommendations
Maintain a user-first mindset —balancing security with usability and performance

Who You Are

8+ years of experience in roles such as Senior Security Engineer, Product Security Engineer, or Application Security Lead

Proven ability to build security practices from scratch and lead them across the engineering lifecycle

Strong experience with TypeScript and Python environments

Comfortable integrating security into fast-paced, high-velocity product development processes

Skilled in designing and running security programs in cloud-native, SaaS environments

Deep understanding of modern DevSecOps practices , and automated security testing within CI / CD

Strong communicator and cross-functional partner—able to influence without authority

Excited about the opportunity to help define the security foundation for a cutting-edge AI product

Why Join Us

Work alongside renowned AI scientists, clinical leaders, and technologists

Help scale a well-funded startup ($450M+ raised) that is defining the future of AI in healthcare

Join a team that values clarity, empathy, and urgency in solving some of healthcare’s hardest problems

Contribute to a product that’s already in production at leading healthcare systems

Work Environment & Culture

Hybrid role : minimum 3 days / week in our San Francisco office

We’re a fast-moving, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven team

High-trust culture with emphasis on impact, rigor, and human-centered design

CTO Interview (20 minutes)

This is a rare opportunity to shape the security posture of a company that’s pioneering AI in medicine. If you’re excited about building systems that matter—and doing so alongside an exceptional team—we’d love to meet you.

Apply now to help protect the future of healthcare.

Salary Range : $185,000-$265,000 base.

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Lead Security Engineer • San Francisco Bay Area, United States