OpenAI

Security Engineer, Application Security

OpenAI • $135K — $160K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in information security or related field with leadership roles preferred.
  • Strong understanding of secure coding practices and application security frameworks.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or C++.
  • Experience with security tools such as Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP is essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular security assessments and code reviews to find application vulnerabilities.
  • Design and implement security tools to protect software applications.
  • Partner with development teams to integrate security best practices into the SDLC.
  • Conduct threat modeling to identify risks and create mitigation strategies.
  • Manage and analyze vulnerabilities in applications, supporting remediation efforts.
  • Assist in investigating security incidents, ensuring prompt documentation and resolution.
  • Stay updated on emerging security threats and technologies to improve application security.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office per week.
  • Relocation assistance for new hires.
  • Potential for remote work from select cities like San Francisco, Seattle, or New York City.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Security Engineer, Application Security you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities within software applications through building security tools, code reviews, penetration testing, and security assessments.

We're looking for people who will work closely with development teams to ensure secure coding practices are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle, preventing security risks before they emerge. You will also provide security guidance to developers and other stakeholders, fostering a culture of security awareness within the organization.

The role is preferred to be based in San Francisco, Seattle or New York City but may consider remote work. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

In this role, you will:
  • Perform Security Assessments: Conduct regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in applications and software.
  • Develop and Implement Security Tools: Design, develop, and implement security tools, frameworks, and methodologies to protect applications against security threats.
  • Collaborate with Development Teams: Work closely with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including secure coding guidelines.
  • Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment: Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Vulnerability Management: Track, analyze, and manage vulnerabilities in applications, providing guidance and support for remediation efforts.
  • Incident Response Support: Assist in investigating, analyzing, and responding to security incidents related to applications, ensuring timely resolution and documentation of incidents.
  • Stay Current on Security Trends: Continuously stay updated on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to enhance security measures in applications.


You might thrive in this role if you:
  • Extensive experience in information security, cybersecurity, or a related field, with a significant portion of that experience in leadership or management roles.
  • Deep understanding of security technologies, tools, and best practices, including experience with secure coding practices, threat modeling, risk assessments, and incident response.
  • Experience in application security, software development, or related areas with a strong understanding of secure coding practices and application security frameworks.
  • Proficiency in programming languages (such as Python, Java, C++, etc.), knowledge of security tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP), and familiarity with security protocols and encryption methods.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences


At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research laboratory consisting of the for-profit corporation OpenAI LP and its parent company, the non-profit OpenAI Inc. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of technology leaders, including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, and John Schulman. OpenAI's mission is to develop and promote friendly AI for the betterment of humanity. The company has developed a number of cutting-edge AI technologies, including GPT-3, a language processing system that can generate human-like text. OpenAI has received funding from a number of high-profile investors, including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and venture capitalist Peter Thiel.
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2015

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