OpenAI

Hardware Security Engineer, Trusted Computing and Cryptography

United States

$308,000 – $465,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 10+ years of industry experience in hardware security or hardware-software co-design, with proven expertise in deploying cryptographic systems at scale and integrating secure hardware primitives. Strong coding skills in Rust and/or C/C++ are required, along with proficiency in Python. The ability to collaborate across teams, architect solutions, and debug complex production systems is essential, as is a proactive, ownership-driven mindset focused on end-to-end problem solving. An advanced degree in Computer Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, and familiarity with HPC, low-precision computing, and SIMD architectures are considered nice to have.

Responsibilities

The Hardware Security Engineer will co-design secure hardware by collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams, develop critical software by writing performance-critical code in Rust, Python, and C/C++ for cryptographic libraries and secure key management systems, and integrate security primitives by architecting and deploying systems using TPM2, Secure Boot, Nitro Enclaves, Intel SGX, AMD-SEV, and other secure hardware technologies. They will also drive innovation by engaging with internal and external partners to align hardware innovations with OpenAI’s trusted computing and cryptographic requirements.

Skills

Hardware Security
Hardware-Software Co-design
Cryptography
Secure Key Management
Trusted Hardware Enclaves
TPM2
Secure Boot
Nitro Enclaves
Intel SGX
AMD-SEV
Rust
Python
C/C++
Performance Optimization

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$18,433.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
Mental healthcare service
Fertility treatment coverage
401(k) with generous matching
20-week paid parental leave
Life insurance (complimentary)
AD&D insurance (complimentary)
Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)
Optional buy-up life insurance
Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)
Annual learning & development stipend
Regular team happy hours and outings
Daily catered lunch and dinner
Travel to domestic conferences

Risks

Elon Musk's legal battle may pose financial and reputational challenges for OpenAI.
Customizable ChatGPT personas could lead to privacy and ethical concerns.
Competitors like Anthropic raising capital may intensify market competition.

Differentiation

OpenAI's capped profit model prioritizes ethical AI development over unlimited profit.
OpenAI's AI models, like Sora, offer unique video creation from text descriptions.
OpenAI's focus on AGI aims to create AI systems smarter than humans.

Upsides

OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding boosts its AI research and computational capacity.
Customizable ChatGPT personas enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
OpenAI's 'Operator' AI agent could revolutionize workforce automation by 2025.

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