Security Engineer, Offensive Security
Description For Security Engineer, Offensive Security
OpenAI is seeking a Senior Security Engineer for their Offensive Security team to strengthen their security posture through innovative attack simulations and strategic improvements. This role goes beyond traditional red team responsibilities, offering opportunities to deeply influence security strategy across the organization.
The position is part of OpenAI's Security team, which is fundamental to the company's mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits humanity. The team focuses on protecting OpenAI's technology, people, and products through a technical yet operational approach. Their core tenets include impact prioritization, researcher enablement, preparation for future technologies, and fostering a robust security culture.
The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of red team experience and deep expertise in offensive security operations. They'll be responsible for conducting comprehensive security assessments, including red team operations, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis across OpenAI's diverse technology stack. Key technical areas include Kubernetes clusters, container environments, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub security, and Python-based services.
What makes this role unique is the opportunity to work at the intersection of security and artificial intelligence, contributing to the safety and reliability of cutting-edge AI systems. The position offers competitive compensation ($385K-$465K), comprehensive benefits, and the choice of working from OpenAI's offices in San Francisco, Seattle, or New York City in a hybrid setup.
The role demands not just technical expertise but also strong communication skills and the ability to drive meaningful change through compelling presentation of findings. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape security strategy, automate offensive techniques using cutting-edge technologies, and work closely with defensive teams to enhance overall security posture.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact in a company that's at the forefront of AI development, while ensuring these powerful technologies are developed and deployed safely and securely.
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 findings clearly and compellingly
- Influence security strategy by providing attacker-driven insights
Requirements For Security Engineer, Offensive Security
- 7+ years of hands-on red team experience or equivalent expertise
- Deep expertise in offensive security operations within modern technology companies
- Experience with Azure cloud environment (preferred)
- Expertise in assessing complex technology stacks
- Exceptional skill in code review
- Strong understanding of trust boundaries and risk assessment
- Excellent coding skills for offensive operations
- Effective communication skills
- Track record of finding and solving vulnerabilities
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
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