Security Engineer, Offensive Security
Description For Security Engineer, Offensive Security
OpenAI is seeking an exceptional Security Engineer for their Offensive Security team to strengthen their security posture. This unique role goes beyond traditional red team work, offering opportunities to conduct comprehensive security assessments, drive strategic improvements, and work with cutting-edge AI technologies. The position focuses on protecting OpenAI's technology, people, and products through innovative attack simulations and close collaboration with defensive teams.
The role combines technical expertise with operational excellence, requiring 7+ years of red team experience and deep knowledge of modern technology stacks. You'll work with complex systems including Kubernetes clusters, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-driven environments. The position offers competitive compensation ($346.5K – $465K) plus equity, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to work remotely or from offices in San Francisco, Seattle, or New York.
As part of OpenAI's Security team, you'll contribute to the foundation of their mission to ensure AI benefits humanity. The team operates on key tenets including impact prioritization, researcher enablement, and fostering a robust security culture. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the security strategy of a leading AI company while working with transformative technologies.
The ideal candidate will bring exceptional technical skills in offensive security, strong automation capabilities, and excellent communication abilities. You'll not only identify vulnerabilities but actively drive their resolution, making a direct impact on OpenAI's security posture. The position offers growth opportunities in AI security, with additional value placed on experience in AI systems and data science.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Offensive Security
- Conduct open-scope red and purple team operations
- Collaborate with defensive security teams
- Perform comprehensive penetration testing on products
- Leverage automation and OpenAI technologies for offensive security
- Present findings and inspire impactful change
- Influence security strategy with attacker-driven insights
Requirements For Security Engineer, Offensive Security
- 7+ years of hands-on red team experience
- Deep expertise in offensive security operations
- Experience with Azure cloud environment (preferred)
- Expertise in assessing Kubernetes clusters, containers, CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of GitHub security, macOS and Linux systems
- Experience with Python-based web services and React applications
- Strong code review skills
- Understanding of trust boundaries and risk assessment
- Excellent coding and automation skills
- Strong communication skills
- Active U.S. Government Security Clearance or eligibility (desired)
- Experience testing AI-driven systems (desired)
Benefits For Security Engineer, Offensive Security
- 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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