[Remote] Security Researcher, Trusted Computing and Cryptography at OpenAI

United States

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$324,000 – $490,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
YesVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, BiotechnologyIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AI systems securityVulnerability researchOffensive securityThreat modelingRed teamingExploitation researchCryptographyTrusted computingAI lifecycle securityData pipeline securityTraining runtime securityInference runtime securitySystem securitySupply chain securityCompiler securityRuntime securityControl plane securityRisk assessmentMitigation strategiesTechnical communicationCross-functional collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Security Researcher position?

The salary range is $324K - $490K.

Is this role remote?

Yes, the position is remote.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have led high-stakes security research programs, deep experience with offensive-security techniques, fluency in AI/ML infrastructure for end-to-end threat modeling, ability to operate independently and align teams, and strong communication skills.

What is the Security team like at OpenAI?

The Security team is technical in building but operational in execution, supports all research and product initiatives, and follows tenets like prioritizing impact, enabling researchers, preparing for future technologies, and fostering a robust security culture.

What makes a strong candidate for this Security Researcher role?

Strong candidates have led high-stakes security research with external sponsors, expertise in offensive security and AI/ML infrastructure threat modeling, ability to align diverse teams under tight timelines, and clear communication for technical and executive audiences. Experience engaging external partners like government stakeholders is ideal.

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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