Security Engineer, Application Security

About This Role

This security engineering role focuses on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in software applications. It involves building security tools, conducting code reviews, and performing penetration testing and security assessments. The position is ideal for someone who can work closely with development teams to integrate secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle and foster a culture of security awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in applications and software
• Design, develop, and implement security tools, frameworks, and methodologies to protect applications against security threats
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including secure coding guidelines
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Track, analyze, and manage vulnerabilities in applications, providing guidance and support for remediation efforts
• Assist in investigating, analyzing, and responding to security incidents related to applications, ensuring timely resolution and documentation of incidents
• Continuously stay updated on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to enhance security measures in applications

Requirements

• 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

Important Details

• Work format: hybrid (3 days in the office per week) or remote
• Locations: San Francisco, Seattle or New York City

About the Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. It pushes the boundaries of AI system capabilities and seeks to safely deploy them to the world through its products. OpenAI believes AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve its mission, it must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. At OpenAI, artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and the company wants the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join them in shaping the future of technology.