Security Engineer

Who you are

You have a strong background in security engineering, with experience in designing and implementing security controls across various infrastructure layers. Your expertise includes physical hardware, firmware, operating systems, and cloud environments, particularly with Kubernetes and AWS. You understand the complexities of securing multi-cloud infrastructures and have a solid grasp of networking principles and security protocols.

You are proficient in using tools like Docker and Terraform to automate security processes and enhance infrastructure security. Your experience with CI/CD pipelines allows you to integrate security practices seamlessly into development workflows. You are familiar with the latest security threats and have a proactive approach to mitigating risks.

You possess excellent collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively with engineering and security teams to drive security enhancements across broad-scale infrastructure. Your ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders is a key asset in your role.

You are committed to fostering a robust security culture within the organization, prioritizing impact and enabling researchers to innovate securely. You are adaptable and prepared to tackle high-impact projects that require creative problem-solving and technical expertise.

Desirable

Experience with advanced security practices such as checkpoint encryption, network isolation, and secret management is a plus. Familiarity with machine identity management and insider threat detection will enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Security Engineer at OpenAI, you will design and build security controls that protect the foundations of our research and production environments. This includes securing GPU supercomputing clusters, multi-cloud infrastructure, and critical services that power our AI models. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy security enhancements and control changes, ensuring that our infrastructure remains resilient against sophisticated adversaries.

You will tackle high-impact projects that involve implementing security measures across various layers, from bare-metal hardware to Kubernetes clusters. Your role will require you to continuously assess and improve security practices, adapting to new threats and technologies as they emerge. You will also engage in compliance efforts to ensure that our security measures meet industry standards and regulations.

Your contributions will directly impact the security posture of OpenAI, enabling us to fulfill our mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. You will be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to security excellence.

What we offer

At OpenAI, we believe in the potential of artificial intelligence to solve global challenges. You will be part of a mission-driven organization that prioritizes the responsible development of AI technologies. We offer a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact on society. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of security and collaboration, where your ideas and contributions are valued.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of technology and making a difference in the world.