
Code Red Partners is a specialist cybersecurity search firm.
We partner with visionary founders to build the founding security teams behind the world’s most ambitious companies.

















Code Red Partners is a specialist cybersecurity search firm.
We partner with visionary founders to build the founding security teams behind the world’s most ambitious companies.











Code Red Partners is a global cybersecurity, AI and defense technology search firm.
We build founding and scaling security teams for ambitious technology companies — from early-stage disruptors to world-class unicorns. Our boutique, high-conviction approach goes beyond resumes, identifying the rare combination of technical excellence, leadership, and adaptability required to secure modern innovation.


Code Red Partners is a global cybersecurity, AI and defense technology search firm. We build founding and scaling security teams for ambitious technology companies — from early-stage disruptors to world-class unicorns. Our boutique, high-conviction approach goes beyond resumes, identifying the rare combination of technical excellence, leadership, and adaptability required to secure modern innovation.
In a market facing a critical security talent shortage, we connect exceptional security leaders with the companies building what’s next.



Code Red Partners is a global cybersecurity, AI and defense technology search firm. We build founding and scaling security teams for ambitious technology companies — from early-stage disruptors to world-class unicorns. Our boutique, high-conviction approach goes beyond resumes, identifying the rare combination of technical excellence, leadership, and adaptability required to secure modern innovation.
In a market facing a critical security talent shortage, we connect exceptional security leaders with the companies building what’s next.
We build high-performing security teams for companies operating at the edge of innovation. Our exclusive focus on cybersecurity gives us an unmatched understanding of the talent, timing, and nuance required to win in this market.
We build high-performing security teams for companies operating at the edge of innovation. Our exclusive focus on cybersecurity gives us an unmatched understanding of the talent, timing, and nuance required to win in this market.

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At Tools for Humanity, we require truly top-notch talent in a broad range of security domains including hardware engineering and security, blockchain security, SDLC, and cloud security. The Code Red team has done a great job helping us build out all of these areas. Time and again they’ve proven uniquely capable of connecting us with candidates that have real industry experience, deep technical knowledge, and a desire to work on new challenges.
Adrian Ludwig
Chief Information Security Officer at WorldCoin

Code Red has been a valued partner to me over the
last couple of years at both Databricks and most
recently at Robinhood. They have a very strong
network of security professionals and have been
able to source top talent for my teams.
Caleb Sima
Founder of WhiteRabbit and ex-Robinhood CISO

Tom and Code Red are my go-to for security
staffing. They are experts in attracting and
recruiting top talent and active partners during
each step of the process. I can’t recommend
them highly enough!
Travis McPeak
CEO at Resourcely, aquired by Cursor



At Tools for Humanity, we require
truly top-notch talent in a broad
range of security domains including
hardware engineering and security,
blockchain security, SDLC, and
cloud security. The Code Red team
has done a great job helping us
build out all of these areas.
Time and again they’ve proven
uniquely capable of connecting us
with candidates that have real
industry experience, deep technical
knowledge, and a desire to work
on new challenges.
Adrian Ludwig
Chief Information Security Officer
at WorldCoin

Code Red has been a valued partner to me over the
last couple of years at both Databricks and most
recently at Robinhood. They have a very strong
network of security professionals and have been
able to source top talent for my teams.
Caleb Sima
Founder of WhiteRabbit and ex-Robinhood CISO

I can’t say enough good things about Code Red Partners, they have helped me make several core hires to our engineering team. They were able to help make my company better with security and engineering candidates. They are easy to work with and have a great network of talent. I would highly recommend working with Code Red if you’re a startup who needs to hire.
Edward Wu
Founder of Dropzone AI



Whether you’re a security professional who wants a better understanding of job opportunities, or a hiring manager looking to fill openings on your security team, Code Red is here to help.


Whether you’re a security professional who wants a better understanding of job opportunities, or a hiring manager looking to fill openings on your security team, Code Red is here to help.

