HackerOne

Software Engineer, AI

Seattle, Washington, United States

$150,000 – $220,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Software, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Software Engineer, AI Platform

Salary: $150K - $220K Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote (Candidates located in Seattle, Washington, and surrounding metropolitan areas preferred for occasional in-person interactions)

Position Overview

HackerOne is a global leader in offensive security solutions, revolutionizing cybersecurity by combining human intelligence with artificial intelligence. Our platform helps organizations find and fix security, privacy, and AI vulnerabilities. We are seeking a Software Engineer for our AI Platform team to develop cutting-edge AI-powered security solutions. You will work directly on our AI platform, contribute to our AI security agent "Hai," and build next-generation AI safety and security tools.

About HackerOne

HackerOne is dedicated to fostering a strong and inclusive culture with values centered on:

  • Customer Obsession: Prioritizing customer outcomes in all decisions and actions.
  • Default to Disclosure: Operating with transparency and integrity to ensure trust and accountability.
  • Win Together: Fostering empowerment, inclusion, respect, and accountability among employees, researchers, customers, and partners.

HackerOne was named a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company in 2023 and a Most Loved Workplace for Young Professionals in 2024. We are trusted by industry leaders such as Amazon, Anthropic, Crypto.com, General Motors, GitHub, Goldman Sachs, Uber, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Flexible Work Approach

HackerOne embraces a Flexible Work approach, enabling team members to work remotely while maintaining productivity and collaboration. While the position is primarily remote, there will be periodic in-person requirements to support team collaboration and foster stronger connections.

Responsibilities

  • Build and evolve our autonomous AI security agent “Hai” with capabilities to plan, reason, and take secure actions including vulnerability detection, threat intelligence generation, and automated security analysis.
  • Build and enhance our AI security agent "Hai" to provide instant security insights, natural language query processing, and actionable recommendations for security teams.
  • Develop AI red teaming agents and frameworks that help identify vulnerabilities in large language models, generative AI systems, and applied AI deployments.
  • Collaborate with product teams to integrate AI capabilities that enhance vulnerability discovery, validation, and remediation.
  • Create APIs and integrations that enable seamless interaction between AI models, security tools, and the broader HackerOne ecosystem.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including Product, Security Research, and Customer Success to translate AI innovations into customer-facing security solutions.
  • Integrate emerging agentic frameworks and LLM-based orchestration tools (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, OpenAgents) to power stateful AI agents with access to [Content truncated due to length constraints].

Company Information

HackerOne Platform offers:

  • Bug Bounty
  • Vulnerability Disclosure
  • Pentesting
  • AI Red Teaming
  • Code Security

Skills

AI
Machine Learning
Software Development
Cybersecurity
Python
Java
C++
Go
Cloud Computing
AWS
GCP
Azure
Data Structures
Algorithms
Problem Solving
Communication

HackerOne

Platform connecting ethical hackers with brands

About HackerOne

HackerOne provides a platform that connects global brands with ethical hackers to improve their cybersecurity. The platform allows companies to identify and monitor risks in their digital assets by utilizing the skills of ethical hackers who conduct penetration tests to find vulnerabilities. Clients can import their asset data and use the platform to rank the risk of exploitable assets, ensuring a proactive approach to application security. Unlike many competitors, HackerOne offers 24/7 security coverage and the ability to scale services based on client needs. The goal of HackerOne is to promote a proactive security culture by encouraging companies to implement bug bounty programs as part of their cybersecurity strategy.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$155.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Digital First Stipend
Equity Stock Options
Retirement Plans
Leaves of Absence

Risks

Increased competition from AI-focused bug bounty programs may divert ethical hackers.
The free tier could reduce revenue from smaller clients opting for complimentary services.
Geopolitical tensions may impact partnerships in regions like the Middle East.

Differentiation

HackerOne connects businesses with ethical hackers for proactive security measures.
The platform offers a unique bug bounty solution to reduce security incident risks.
HackerOne provides 24/7 security coverage and scalable, cost-effective solutions.

Upsides

Growing demand for bug bounty programs enhances HackerOne's market position.
Partnerships in the Middle East expand HackerOne's global reach and influence.
The free tier for vulnerability disclosure attracts startups and smaller businesses.

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