Talantix.io
OpenAI•16.02.26
AI SCORE 9.2

Remote Offensive Security Engineer - AI Focus

$365K–$490K/year
RemoteAI Security
Offensive Security•Penetration Testing•AI Security•Kubernetes•Cloud Security•Python•CI/CD•Vulnerability Assessment

About the Role

We're hiring a Remote Offensive Security Engineer to join our dynamic team at OpenAI. This role is pivotal in enhancing our security posture by continuously testing and securing our AI-powered products. As a Remote Offensive Security Engineer, you'll engage deeply with our technology, ensuring that our systems are robust against potential threats.

What You'll Do

  • Continuously hunt for vulnerabilities in the interactions between the applications, infrastructure, and models that power our agentic products.
  • Conduct open-scope red and purple team operations, simulating realistic attack scenarios.
  • Collaborate proactively with defensive security teams to enhance detection, response, and mitigation capabilities.
  • Perform comprehensive penetration testing on our diverse suite of products.
  • Leverage advanced automation and OpenAI technologies to optimize your offensive security work.
  • Present insightful, actionable findings clearly and compellingly to inspire impactful change.
  • Influence security strategy by providing attacker-driven insights into risk and threat modeling.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of hands-on red team experience or exceptional accomplishments demonstrating equivalent expertise.
  • Deep expertise conducting offensive security operations within modern technology companies.
  • Experience designing, developing, or testing assessing the security of AI-powered systems.
  • Experience working finding, exploiting and mitigating common vulnerabilities in AI systems like prompt injection, leaking sensitive data, confused deputies, and dynamically generated UI components.
  • Exceptional skill in code review, identifying novel and subtle vulnerabilities.
  • Proven experience performing offensive security assessments in at least one hyperscaler cloud environment (Azure preferred).
  • Excellent coding skills, capable of writing robust tools and automation for offensive operations.

Nice to Have

  • Background or expertise in AI or data science.
  • Prior experience working in tech startups or fast-paced technology environments.
  • Experience in related disciplines such as Software Engineering (SWE), Detection Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Security Engineering, or IT Infrastructure.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $364,500 to $490,000 per year.
  • Fully remote work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies and contribute to impactful projects.
  • Collaborative and inclusive team culture that values diverse perspectives.
  • Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth.
  • Flexible working hours to accommodate your lifestyle.
Language Requirements
EnglishC1
BasicIntermediateAdvancedNative
Why This Job9.2 of 10

This Remote Offensive Security Engineer position at OpenAI offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI security, with a competitive salary and the flexibility of remote work.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Deep understanding of offensive security techniques specifically related to AI systems, including familiarity with frameworks like Metasploit and tools such as Burp Suite for penetration testing.

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Strong experience in Kubernetes and cloud security practices, with the ability to implement security measures in containerized environments and knowledge of tools like Aqua Security or Twistlock.

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Proficiency in Python for scripting automated security assessments and a proactive mindset towards vulnerability assessment, with a proven track record of identifying and mitigating security risks in production environments.

Learning Resources

→Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Guideguide
→Kubernetes Security Best Practicesarticle
→Penetration Testing with Pythoncourse

Career Path

Remote Offensive Security Engineer - AI Focus(Now)→Lead Offensive Security Engineer(1-2 years)→Director of Security Engineering(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$15.4B
Annual Growth
12.5%
AI Adoption in Security
45%
Investment in Offensive Security
+35%
Labour Demand for Offensive Security Roles
+30%
Avg Salary for Senior Offensive Security Engineer
$145K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Offensive SecurityPenetration TestingAI Security
Growing in Demand
Threat Intelligence AnalysisContainer Security (Docker, Kubernetes)Machine Learning for Cybersecurity
Declining
Static Code Analysis ToolsTraditional Network Security Protocols

Domain Trends

Rise of AI-Driven Security Solutions
AI-driven security tools are expected to dominate the market, with 60% of organizations planning to implement AI solutions in their security frameworks by 2025.
Increased Focus on Cloud Security
With 94% of enterprises using cloud services, the demand for cloud security specialists has surged, leading to a 40% increase in job postings for cloud security roles over the last year.
Integration of DevSecOps Practices
The adoption of DevSecOps is growing, with 70% of organizations integrating security into their CI/CD pipelines, resulting in a 50% reduction in vulnerabilities during deployment.

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