Requirements
Candidates should have 7+ years of hands-on red team experience or equivalent expertise, along with deep knowledge of offensive security operations in modern technology companies. Proven experience in performing offensive security assessments in at least one hyperscaler cloud environment, preferably Azure, is required. Mastery in assessing complex technology stacks, including Kubernetes clusters, container environments, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub security, macOS and Linux operating systems, data science tooling, Python-based web services, and React-based frontend applications is essential. Candidates must possess exceptional skills in code review, a strong understanding of trust boundaries and risk assessment, excellent coding abilities for automation, and effective communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts. A proven track record of identifying vulnerabilities and contributing to solutions in complex codebases is also necessary. Additional desired qualifications include an active U.S. Government Security Clearance or the willingness to obtain one, experience testing AI-driven systems, background in AI or data science, and prior experience in tech startups or fast-paced environments.
Responsibilities
The Security Engineer will conduct open-scope red and purple team operations to simulate realistic attack scenarios. They will collaborate proactively with defensive security teams to enhance detection, response, and mitigation capabilities. The role involves performing comprehensive penetration testing on a diverse suite of products, leveraging advanced automation and OpenAI technologies to optimize offensive security work. The engineer will present insightful findings clearly to inspire impactful change and influence security strategy by providing attacker-driven insights into risk and threat modeling.
Skills
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.