Software Engineer, Security Products

at OpenAI
📍 San Francisco, United States
USD 325,000-490,000 per year
MIDDLE
✅ On-site
✅ Relocation

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Security @ 3 Go @ 3 Kubernetes @ 2 Terraform @ 2 TypeScript @ 5 Python @ 3 Hiring @ 3 AWS @ 2 Azure @ 2 JavaScript @ 5 React @ 5 API @ 3

Details

Security Products is building AI-driven cybersecurity tools that protect OpenAI's systems and will be scaled to external customers. The team blends security research with product engineering to explore new capabilities and deliver practical, reliable products.

Responsibilities

  • Build, deploy, and maintain applications and systems that bring advanced AI-driven security capabilities to real users.
  • Work directly with internal and external customers to understand workflows and translate them into intuitive product experiences.
  • Design and implement backend services, agentic workflows, API integrations, and user-facing features.
  • Integrate cutting-edge AI technologies (including OpenAI's models) into real-world security scenarios.
  • Troubleshoot complex systems, improve performance and reliability, and uphold strong engineering and security standards.
  • Collaborate across product, research, engineering, and security teams to maximize impact.
  • Help shape the engineering culture, architecture, and processes of a new business unit.
  • Stay informed about emerging AI technologies and security threats to guide technical direction.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience at technology and product-driven companies.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and modern web technologies.
  • Experience in backend programming using Python, Go, or similar languages.
  • Familiarity with public cloud environments (Azure or AWS) and infrastructure tooling (Kubernetes, Terraform, etc.).
  • Interest in security-related practices such as secure coding, threat modeling, or detection systems (direct experience not required).
  • Interest in AI/ML (direct experience not required).
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where problems may be ambiguous or rapidly evolving.

Workplace & Location

  • San Francisco, CA

Benefits

  • Base salary range listed: $325,000 - $490,000 (total compensation may include equity and performance-related bonuses).
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
  • Pre-tax accounts (Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA) and commuter benefits.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave; flexible PTO and paid company holidays.
  • Mental health and wellness support; employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits as eligible.
  • Relocation support for eligible employees.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company focused on ensuring general-purpose AI benefits all of humanity. The company emphasizes safety, diversity of perspectives, and inclusive hiring practices. Background checks may be administered in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available.