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Security Engineer, Agent Security

OpenAISan Francisco
Hybrid Full-time

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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Proven experience in security engineering, particularly within AI or complex systems. Strong understanding of security frameworks, threat modeling, and risk management. Expertise in designing robust isolation strategies and security controls. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About the job

About Our Team
At OpenAI, our mission is to pioneer the secure advancement of agentic AI systems. Our dedicated team focuses on designing, implementing, and continuously improving security policies, frameworks, and controls that protect OpenAI’s essential assets, including user and customer data, from the unique risks posed by agentic AI technologies.

About the Role
As a Security Engineer on the Agent Security Team, you will be instrumental in safeguarding OpenAI’s cutting-edge agentic AI systems. Your responsibilities will include crafting and executing robust security frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure the protection of OpenAI’s vital assets and facilitate the safe rollout of agentic systems. You will create thorough threat models, collaborate closely with our Agent Infrastructure group to strengthen the platforms that underpin OpenAI’s most sophisticated agentic systems, and spearhead initiatives to enhance safety monitoring pipelines at scale.

We are in search of a dynamic engineer who thrives in uncertain environments and can deliver impactful contributions from day one. You should be ready to deploy solutions swiftly while upholding a high standard of quality and security.

We seek individuals capable of driving innovative solutions that will establish industry benchmarks for agent security. Your expertise in securing complex systems and devising robust isolation strategies for emerging AI technologies will be essential, all while prioritizing usability. You will effectively communicate across various teams and functions, ensuring your solutions are scalable and robust, while engaging collaboratively in a forward-thinking environment. In this fast-paced atmosphere, you will tackle intricate security challenges, shape OpenAI’s security strategy, and play a crucial role in promoting the safe and responsible deployment of agentic AI systems.

This position is based in San Francisco, CA. We operate on a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days in the office each week, and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Designing and implementing security controls for agentic AI – develop, execute, and refine identity, network, and runtime-level defenses (e.g., sandboxing, policy enforcement) that integrate seamlessly with the Agent Infrastructure stack.

  • Creating production-quality security tooling – deliver code that enhances safety monitoring pipelines across agent executions on a large scale.

  • Collaborating...

About OpenAI

OpenAI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence research and deployment, dedicated to ensuring that AI technologies benefit all of humanity. Our innovative team works tirelessly to create safe and effective AI systems, pushing the boundaries of what is possible while prioritizing security and usability. Join us in our mission to lead the secure evolution of AI technologies.

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