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Director of Security / GPU / Startup

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLCUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 7, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the security infrastructure of a rapidly growing AI startup, leveraging your expertise in kernel and low-level systems to build and scale a world-class team. You'll thrive here if you're a seasoned security leader with a passion for hands-on technical guidance and a desire to make a significant impact in a dynamic, hybrid environment. Apply now to lead and innovate in the exciting field of AI security!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

An AI Developer Cloud startup is looking for a Director of Security to join their growing team. They recently closed their Series A funding and hired their first 3 security engineers. They're looking to bring on an Infrastructure and Security expert to lead the charge from a leadership level, but you'll still get your hands dirty as needed. Candidates must have previous experience building and scaling teams, and have built kernel and low level systems in the cloud. You'll also lead from the front, providing technical guidance, leading architectures, designs, and mentoring engineers.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 4+ years of experience in security leadership
  • 4+ years of experience in security engineering
  • Hands on experience working with Linux kernels and low level systems
  • Previous experience building and scaling teams
  • Experience in GPU environments a big plus
  • Experience in startup or FAANG
  • Strong communication skills
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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