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Select Minds LLC

Lead Security Architect

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$75 - $95/hr

Lead Security Architect | Enterprise, Cloud & Application Security Location: Phoenix, AZ (Day 1 ... Partner with engineering teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle

Hark

Security Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

Build and maintain detection and alerting pipelines; lead triage and containment during incidents. * Partner with engineering to embed security into the development lifecycle. * Define and evolve ...

Hark

Security Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

Build and maintain detection and alerting pipelines; lead triage and containment during incidents. * Partner with engineering to embed security into the development lifecycle. * Define and evolve ...

Framework Ventures

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Own and lead enterprise information security and product security * Partner with developers to continuously review and assess new code releases, identify the risks, and help provide solutions

Upwind Security

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our MDR team as the founding U.S. member of the ... Lead and conduct in-depth security investigations - including supply chain, API, malware, and ...

Upwind Security, Inc.

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140 - $210/hr

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our MDR team as the founding U.S. member of the ... Lead and conduct in-depth security investigations -- including supply chain, API, malware, and ...

Assured

Staff Security Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · Remote

$240K/yr

You Will... ️ Lead security architecture and design reviews across applications, infrastructure ... Strong software engineering background with experience writing production-grade code or automation ...

Gamma

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Lead vulnerability management, coordinate bug bounty responses, and drive remediation priorities * Develop and maintain security monitoring, alerting, and incident response capabilities * Partner ...

Stack AI, Inc.

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Lead threat modeling on the seams between systems (the execution engine, connector trust boundaries ... Security engineering is broad. If you're strong on most of this and excited to grow into the rest ...

gamma.app

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180 - $310/hr

Lead vulnerability management, coordinate bug bounty responses, and drive remediation priorities ... security engineering or application security * Strong hands‑on experience securing AWS ...

1X Technologies AS

Product Security Engineer

San Carlos, CA · On-site

$137K - $250K/yr

Lead security initiatives end-to-end, serving as the technical point of contact and partnering with ... Strong programming and code-auditing skills in C, C++, Rust, Go, or Python * Excellent systems ...

Clay

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150 - $190/hr

Lead secure design and secure coding practices, and prevent common vulnerability classes. * Perform architecture reviews and code‑level security reviews, and work hands‑on with engineers to ship ...

Hive

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $180K/yr

You will work at multiple levels within the organization to lead and participate in security ... Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks ...

Select Minds LLC

Lead Security Architect

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$75 - $95/hr

Lead Security Architect | Enterprise, Cloud & Application Security Location: Phoenix, AZ (Day 1 ... Partner with engineering teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle

Hive

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $180K/yr

You will work at multiple levels within the organization to lead and participate in security ... Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead security engineer in California is $30.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lead Security Engineer vs Security Engineer?

AspectLead Security EngineerSecurity Engineer
CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH often preferredSimilar certifications, often entry to mid-level
Work EnvironmentLeads security projects, manages teams, strategic planningImplements security measures, monitors systems, responds to incidents
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in organizations with dedicated security teams, tech firms, financeCommon across various industries, including tech, healthcare, finance

The main difference is that a Lead Security Engineer oversees security strategies and manages teams, while a Security Engineer focuses on implementing and maintaining security measures. Both roles require similar certifications and are vital in organizations prioritizing cybersecurity.

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Infographic showing various Lead Security Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,242 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Director, Information Security

PubMatic

Redwood City, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

About the Role:
PubMatic is seeking a Director of Information Security to lead and evolve our global security program across enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, products, corporate systems, and emerging AI technologies.
Executive Communication
Strong command of board-level and executive presentation, including the judgment to lead with risk, business impact, or compliance depending on the audience. Ability to translate complex security concepts into clear, decision-ready narratives for leadership, auditors, and regulators.
Security Operations & User Impact
Ability to design and roll out security controls that protect the organization without slowing people down. Must balance risk posture with operational velocity, plan phased implementations and manage change adoption across technical and non-technical teams.
AI & Automation
Working knowledge of AI-powered security tooling (automation, threat detection, incident triage) and familiarity with emerging AI-specific risks such as LLM vulnerabilities, prompt injection, and data leakage through AI tools. Ability to shape organizational policy on safe AI adoption.
What You'll Do:
Security Strategy & Leadership
  • Define and execute PubMatic's enterprise information security strategy and multi-year roadmap.
  • Lead Security Engineering, Security Operations, Governance, and Incident Response.
  • Build a highly automated, AI-enabled security organization focused on excellence and operational efficiency.
  • Establish executive security metrics, KPIs, and reporting for senior leadership and the Board.
  • Manage a team of security engineers, security investments, vendor relationships, and strategic security initiatives.

Security Engineering & Operations
  • Lead security architecture across cloud infrastructure, enterprise platforms, products, identity, networks, Kubernetes, endpoints, and data protection.
  • Drive security automation, threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with engineering teams to embed security by design throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Build reusable security platforms, self-service capabilities, APIs, and automation that enable developers while reducing operational overhead.

AI Security
  • Develop and execute the company's AI security strategy and governance framework, with a security focus.
  • Secure enterprise AI platforms, AI infrastructure, and AI-enabled applications.
  • Leverage AI-powered technologies to improve threat detection, incident response, security operations, and overall operational efficiency.
  • Guide the organization on secure adoption of Generative AI while addressing emerging risks such as prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse, and AI-specific attack vectors.

Governance & Business Partnership
  • Maintain enterprise security governance in partnership with compliance and privacy teams, and third-party security programs.
  • Partner with business leaders to balance security, regulatory requirements, employee productivity, and business agility.
  • Lead security awareness initiatives that promote secure development and responsible AI adoption across the organization.

Who You Are:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent certifications are preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years leading enterprise security organizations.
  • Strong expertise in cloud security, Security Engineering, Security Operations, IAM, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, network security, and modern enterprise security architectures.
  • Experience leading enterprise-wide security transformation and implementing automation to improve security operations.
  • Working knowledge of AI-powered security technologies for automation, threat detection, incident triage, and operational efficiency.
  • Strong understanding of AI security risks, including LLM security, prompt injection, AI governance, and secure enterprise AI adoption.
  • Proven ability to design security programs that effectively balance risk reduction with employee productivity, developer experience, and business velocity.
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale security initiatives with thoughtful rollout strategies, change management, and user adoption planning.
  • Exceptional executive presence with outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with executives, board members, customers, auditors, and regulators.
  • Ability to translate complex technical and security topics into concise, business-focused, decision-ready recommendations tailored to different audiences.
  • High attention to detail and a strong sense of executive communication quality and presentation excellence.

Additional Information
Return to Office: PubMatic employees throughout the globe have returned to our offices via a hybrid work schedule (3 days "in office" and 2 days "working remotely") that is intended to maximize collaboration, innovation, and productivity among teams and across functions.
Benefits: Our benefits package includes the best of what leading organizations provide such as, paid leave programs, paid holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, commuter benefits, physical and financial wellness programs, unlimited DTO in the US (that we actually require you to use!), reimbursement for mobile and fully stocked pantries plus in-office catered lunches 5 days per week.
Diversity and Inclusion: PubMatic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we don't just value diversity, we promote and celebrate it. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
About PubMatic
PubMatic is one of the world's leading scaled digital advertising platforms, offering more transparent advertising solutions to publishers, media buyers, commerce companies and data owners, allowing them to harness the power and potential of the open internet to drive better business outcomes.
Founded in 2006 with the vision that data-driven decisioning would be the future of digital advertising, we enable content creators to run a more profitable advertising business, which in turn allows them to invest back into the multi-screen and multi-format content that consumers demand.
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Compensation Disclosure
In accordance with applicable law, the below salary range provided is PubMatic's reasonable estimate of the total compensation for this role. New hires and current team members are typically compensated toward the middle of our pay range. The actual amount may vary, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition to salary PubMatic also offers a bonus, restricted stock units, and a competitive benefits package.
Total Compensation Range
$210,000-$250,000 USD

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