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Security Engineer, Agent Security

OpenAI · San Francisco · US - Remote

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Frontier labremote$266k–$445k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Secure cutting-edge agentic AI systems defending critical user data.
  • Architect identity, network and runtime defenses for agent infrastructure.
  • Shape industry standards for securing autonomous AI at scale.

What they offer

  • Equity

Ideal candidate

Versatile security engineer who thrives in ambiguity and ships quickly with rigor. You care about safe deployment of autonomous AI and influencing security strategy across teams.

Requirements

  • Strong software-engineering skills in Python or at least one systems language (Go, Rust, C/C++) plus track record shipping secure, high-reliability services
  • Deep expertise in modern isolation techniques including container security and kernel-level hardening
  • Hands-on network security experience implementing identity-based controls and policy enforcement
  • Cloud security depth on at least one major provider including identity federation and workload IAM
  • Clear, concise communication bridging engineering, research, and leadership audiences
  • Bias for action and ownership thriving in ambiguity while elevating security bar
  • Familiarity with AI/ML security challenges for advanced AI systems

Lab profile

About OpenAI

Builds safe frontier AI models and products like ChatGPT for broad benefit.

What they build

  • ChatGPT
  • OpenAI API
  • Frontier AI models

Known for

  • Frontier-scale distributed ML training
  • Massive GPU fleet and data center operations
  • Exabyte-scale data lakes and streaming
  • AI alignment and safety research

Key facts

  • Operates one of the world's largest GPU fleets
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