Security Engineer, Detection and Response

OpenAI is seeking a Security Engineer specializing in Detection and Response to join their Security team in San Francisco. This role is crucial in protecting OpenAI's technology, people, and products as they work on transformational AI technologies. The position offers a competitive salary range of $255K – $405K plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

The Security team at OpenAI is fundamental to their mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits humanity. As a Security Engineer, you'll work on innovative solutions for detection and response infrastructure, manage detection rules, and ensure robust security across OpenAI's systems. The role requires expertise in security operations, cloud platforms, and scripting languages.

The position offers a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office per week and includes relocation assistance. You'll be part of a team that prioritizes impact, enables researchers, and prepares for future transformative technologies. The role combines technical expertise with operational excellence, requiring both security knowledge and strong collaboration skills.

Key responsibilities include innovating on Detection and Response infrastructure, developing and tuning detection rules, automating response processes, and managing endpoint security. The ideal candidate will have experience in security or adjacent fields, knowledge of cloud platforms, and proficiency in scripting languages.

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health support, generous parental leave, 401(k) matching, and an annual learning stipend. This is an opportunity to shape the future of AI security while working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's leading AI research companies.