Software Engineer, Security Observability

Details

The Security team protects OpenAI's technology, people, and products. We are technical in what we build and operational in how we work, supporting products and research at OpenAI. The team prioritizes impact, enabling researchers, preparing for future transformative technologies, and fostering a strong security culture.

This role is for a Software Engineer on the Security team focused on security observability. You will build secure, scalable systems that enhance security observability infrastructure, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop, deploy, and maintain software that supports detection, response, and forensic capabilities. The role is open to remote employees; relocation assistance is available to OpenAI offices in San Francisco, Seattle, or New York City.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable software systems that support security observability across infrastructure.
• Build and maintain data pipelines that centralize and store security-relevant data from diverse sources.
• Improve resilience and reliability of data systems to ensure high platform availability.
• Collaborate closely with Detection & Response (D&R) and other security teams to reduce company security risk.
• Contribute to data engineering in support of forensic investigations and compliance efforts.

Requirements

• Strong software engineering experience; proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Golang, or similar.
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines, particularly for security-related use cases.
• Background in infrastructure as code and experience with tools like Terraform and cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Generalist engineering mindset with flexibility to work across databases, site reliability engineering (SRE), and security domains.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with security and engineering teams to understand evolving data needs and implement scalable solutions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach focused on improving security data visibility and forensic capabilities.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Base pay range listed: $325,000 - $405,000 (total compensation also includes equity, potential bonuses, and additional benefits).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Pre-tax FSA accounts, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, and company holidays.
• Mental health and wellness support, employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, annual learning stipend, daily meals in offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible.
• Relocation support for eligible employees; background checks will be administered consistent with applicable law.

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