Applied Materials, Inc

AI Security Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc • $108K — $148K *
Santa Clara, CA 95051In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years in security architecture, application security, cloud/platform security, or related fields.
  • Experience securing AI/ML or LLM-based systems in enterprise environments.
  • Strong background in threat modeling, secure design, and risk management.
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience with engineering, product, legal, and compliance teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication.

Responsibilities

  • Drive AI security governance and risk management across enterprise systems.
  • Lead AI-specific threat modeling and risk assessments for AI integrations.
  • Define and enforce operational AI security guardrails and controls.
  • Establish secure AI lifecycle gates and oversee testing and validation processes.
  • Own detection strategies and incident response posture for AI threats.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and wellness programs.
  • Participation in a bonus program and potential stock award opportunities.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The AI Security Engineer is responsible for securing the enablement and use of AI, GenAI, LLM, and agentic technologies across the enterprise, balancing business velocity with protection of Applied Materials' intellectual property, sensitive data, and customer trust.

This role drives AI security governance, risk management, technical guardrails, and operational oversight for AI systems and AI-integrated applications across the full lifecycle-from intake and design through deployment, monitoring, and incident response. The role serves as a key focal point for AI security execution in the US and partners closely with global counterparts and cross-pillar security teams to deliver scalable, measurable, and auditable AI security controls.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Mindset & Operating Style
  • Highly technology-savvy and continuously current on rapidly evolving AI/LLM platforms, agent frameworks, developer tooling, and emerging attack techniques through hands-on experimentation and learning.
  • Brings strong engineering intuition through prior software development experience or equivalent hands-on technical background, enabling effective architecture reviews, threat modeling, and pragmatic security guidance.
  • Comfortable reading, writing, and reviewing code (e.g., Python, TypeScript, or similar) to understand AI workflows, model integrations, APIs, pipelines, and real-world failure modes.
  • Practical experience experimenting with AI tooling, copilots, agents, and "vibe-coding" workflows, with an understanding of how developers' prototype, iterate, and ship AI-enabled systems.
  • Able to translate modern developer behaviors (prompt-driven development, agent orchestration, rapid iteration) into realistic, enforceable security controls rather than theoretical policy.
  • Uses technical credibility to influence engineering teams, accelerate adoption of secure AI patterns, and ensure security enables-rather than blocks-innovation.


AI Security Governance & Intake
  • Own enterprise AI discovery, inventory, and intake workflows covering AI use cases, models, tools, agents, and integrations
  • Define and enforce AI risk tiering and classification (data sensitivity, model risk, autonomy level, exposure)
  • Partner with AI Governance, Legal, Privacy, and Risk teams to establish approval, exception, and waiver processes
  • Ensure AI security controls align with enterprise risk management and audit expectations


AI Threat Modeling & Risk Management
  • Lead AI-specific threat modeling, including prompt injection, data leakage, model poisoning, tool abuse, agentic risk, and supply-chain threats
  • Define secure AI architecture patterns and prohibited design patterns
  • Conduct and oversee risk assessments for LLM-integrated applications, internal copilots, and external AI services
  • Track AI security risks and exceptions through remediation and closure


Technical Controls & Guardrails
  • Define and operationalize AI security guardrails, including:
    • Authentication and authorization for AI systems
    • Data boundaries, retention, and usage controls
    • Output/content controls and policy enforcement
    • Identity, secrets, and key management for AI workloads
  • Lead security requirements for agent frameworks, MCP servers/clients, AI gateways, and proxies
  • Partner with AppSec and Platform teams to deliver secure "paved-road" AI solutions for engineering teams


Secure AI Lifecycle, Testing & Monitoring
  • Establish secure AI lifecycle gates (pre-prod, prod, post-deployment)
  • Own AI security testing and validation, including red teaming, abuse testing, and guardrail effectiveness
  • Define requirements for telemetry, audit logging, and retention for AI sessions, tool calls, and memory usage
  • Integrate AI signals into SIEM, detection, and incident response workflows


Incident Response & Continuous Improvement
  • Own AI-specific detection use cases and alerting strategies
  • Partner with IR teams to develop and maintain AI incident response posture and integration with SIEM tools
  • Lead post-incident reviews and drive control improvements
  • Publish executive and operational AI security metrics and dashboards


Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years in security architecture, application security, cloud/platform security, or related fields
  • Demonstrated experience securing AI/ML or LLM-based systems in enterprise environments
  • Strong background in threat modeling, secure design, and risk management
  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, product, legal, and compliance teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication


Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience as a software engineer, platform engineer, or security engineer with significant coding responsibilities
  • Experience with AI governance frameworks or enterprise risk management programs
  • Familiarity with security testing, red teaming, and detection engineering
  • Experience building security programs with clear KPIs, metrics, and audit readiness


Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
No

Relocation Eligible:
No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

About Applied Materials, Inc

Applied Materials specialize in materials engineering solutions. They optimize equipment and fab operations through consulting, spare parts, services, and automation software. They also provide supply chain services from transactional spares through programs, rebuilds, and forecasted parts management. Their products and technologies include semiconductors, displays, roll web coating, solar, and automation software.

**Applied Materials, Inc. Careers**

Join the innovative world of Applied Materials, Inc., a leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our global team is driving innovation and growth in the industries we serve. This is where your expertise can make a true impact.

Work You’ll Do

At Applied Materials, Inc., you will be part of a company that prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and professional growth. As a member of our team, you will lead groundbreaking projects at the intersection of technology, leadership, and engineering excellence. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to explore your potential and push the boundaries of what's possible.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the industry, utilizing your skills to contribute to projects that are not only exciting but also crucial for technological advancements. Our leadership is committed to providing you with the guidance and support needed to achieve your career goals.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you are looking for an internship, a full-time position, or leadership roles, Applied Materials, Inc. provides an array of career paths to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our commitment to career growth is evident through extensive training programs and opportunities for advancement.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Applied Materials, Inc., we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the global communities we serve. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance collaboration and foster an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that support both their professional and personal lives. From health and wellness programs to competitive retirement plans, we ensure that our team is taken care of. The culture at Applied Materials, Inc. is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence.

Join Our Team

Explore the job opportunities at Applied Materials, Inc. and find the position that matches your skills and passions. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and ready to drive innovation in a dynamic industry.

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Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your resume, prepare for your interview, and join a team that’s dedicated to materializing the technologies of tomorrow. Discover the impact you can make at Applied Materials, Inc. and help us shape the future.

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Learn more about Applied Materials, Inc
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$80.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$3.8 billion
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
AMAT
* Ladders Estimates

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