Security Engineer, Offensive Security

AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.
$364,500 - $490,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer, Offensive Security

OpenAI is seeking an exceptional Security Engineer to join their Offensive Security team in a role that goes beyond traditional red team responsibilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and security, where you'll be responsible for strengthening OpenAI's security posture through innovative attack simulations and strategic security improvements.

The role demands a seasoned professional with 7+ years of red team experience, combining technical expertise in cloud environments, Kubernetes, and various modern technology stacks with the ability to influence security strategy through attacker-driven insights. You'll be working with cutting-edge AI technologies while conducting comprehensive security assessments and collaborating with defensive teams to enhance the organization's security capabilities.

This position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $364,500 to $490,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, mental health support, and generous parental leave. The role provides flexibility with hybrid work options in San Francisco, New York, or Seattle, making it an ideal opportunity for security professionals who want to shape the future of AI security.

As part of OpenAI's Security team, you'll be at the forefront of protecting transformative technologies while working in a culture that values impact, innovation, and collaboration. This role is perfect for someone who combines technical security expertise with strategic thinking and excellent communication skills, offering the chance to directly influence the security of one of the world's leading AI companies.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Offensive Security

  • Conduct open-scope red and purple team operations, simulating realistic attack scenarios
  • Collaborate with defensive security teams to enhance detection, response, and mitigation capabilities
  • Perform comprehensive penetration testing on products
  • Leverage advanced automation and OpenAI technologies
  • Present insightful, actionable findings
  • Influence security strategy with attacker-driven insights

Requirements For Security Engineer, Offensive Security

Python
React
Kubernetes
Linux
  • 7+ years of hands-on red team experience or equivalent expertise
  • Deep expertise in offensive security operations within modern technology companies
  • Experience with hyperscaler cloud environment (Azure preferred)
  • Expertise in assessing Kubernetes clusters, containers, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub security
  • Proficiency with macOS and Linux operating systems
  • Experience with data science tooling and environments
  • Strong code review skills
  • Excellent coding skills for offensive operations automation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Active U.S. Government Security Clearance or eligibility (desired)
  • Experience testing AI-driven systems (desired)
  • Background in AI or data science (desired)

Benefits For Security Engineer, Offensive Security

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • 401(k) plan with 50% matching
  • Generous time off and company holidays
  • 24 weeks paid birth-parent leave & 20-week paid parental leave
  • Annual learning & development stipend ($1,500 per year)
  • Equity compensation

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