Description:

OpenAI is seeking an exceptional Security Engineer for the Offensive Security team to enhance the organization's security posture.
This role involves conducting open-scope red and purple team operations, simulating realistic attack scenarios.
The engineer will collaborate with defensive security teams to improve detection, response, and mitigation capabilities.
Responsibilities include performing comprehensive penetration testing on a diverse suite of products and leveraging advanced automation and OpenAI technologies.
The position requires presenting insightful findings clearly to inspire impactful change and influencing security strategy with attacker-driven insights.
The role is open to remote employees, with relocation assistance available to OpenAI offices in San Francisco, Seattle, or New York City.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 7+ years of hands-on red team experience or equivalent expertise.
Deep expertise in conducting offensive security operations within modern technology companies is required.
Proven experience in performing offensive security assessments in at least one hyperscaler cloud environment, preferably Azure.
Mastery in assessing complex technology stacks, including customized 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.
Exceptional skills in code review and identifying subtle vulnerabilities are necessary.
A strong understanding of trust boundaries and risk assessment in dynamic contexts is essential.
Excellent coding skills for writing robust tools and automation for offensive operations are required.
Candidates must be able to communicate complex technical concepts effectively through storytelling.
A proven track record of finding vulnerabilities and contributing to solutions in complex codebases is necessary.
Additional desired qualifications include an active U.S. Government Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain one, experience testing AI-driven systems, and a background in AI or data science.

OpenAI offers a collaborative and innovative work environment focused on impactful security practices.
The company provides relocation assistance for candidates moving to one of its offices.
OpenAI is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.
The organization values the perspectives and experiences of its employees, fostering a culture that supports personal and professional growth.