Infrastructure Security Engineer

Descript, a cutting-edge company backed by OpenAI and prominent investors like Andreessen Horowitz, is seeking an Infrastructure Security Engineer to join their team of 150 employees. The role focuses on protecting their innovative video and audio editing platform, which is built for the AI age.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $187,000-$227,000 and combines both remote work flexibility with opportunities to collaborate at their Mission District, San Francisco headquarters. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years focused on security and infrastructure.

This role is perfect for security-minded engineers who want to make a significant impact in a growing company that has already achieved product-market fit. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing security infrastructure, conducting assessments, and leading security initiatives across the organization. The tech stack includes TypeScript and GCP, with a focus on cloud security and modern authentication systems.

The company offers attractive benefits including healthcare, catered lunches, and flexible vacation time. Descript values diversity and maintains an inclusive workplace, providing equal opportunities regardless of background. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior security engineer who wants to shape the security practices of a promising startup while working with cutting-edge AI and media technologies.