Security Engineer Application Security
@ OpenAI

New York, NY
$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 21 hours ago

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About The Team

The Security team at OpenAI is fundamental to ensuring that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. They protect technology, people, and products by combining technical expertise with operational excellence, supporting both products and research.

About The Role

As a Security Engineer Application Security, you will identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities within software applications by building security tools, conducting code reviews, penetration testing, and security assessments. You will work with development teams to integrate secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle and provide security guidance to foster a culture of security awareness.

In This Role, You Will

  • Perform regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing.
  • Design, develop, and implement security tools and frameworks.
  • Collaborate with development teams to incorporate secure coding practices.
  • Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.
  • Manage vulnerabilities and support incident response efforts.
  • Stay updated on the latest security trends and technologies.

You Might Thrive In This Role If You

You have extensive experience in cybersecurity and application security, strong programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or C++, and a deep understanding of secure coding practices and security assessment methodologies. Strong communication skills are essential to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The company values diversity and inclusion, and applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OpenAI is committed to equality and offers reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Key skills/competency

  • Security Assessments
  • Penetration Testing
  • Secure Coding
  • Threat Modeling
  • Risk Assessment
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Incident Response
  • Python
  • Java
  • Cybersecurity

How to Get Hired at OpenAI

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research OpenAI's culture: Review their mission and recent projects online.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight application security and tool development.
  • Leverage security certifications: Emphasize relevant training and expertise.
  • Prepare for technical tests: Practice coding and security assessments.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review secure coding best practices.
Practice penetration testing techniques.
Study security tool frameworks.
Brush up on programming in Python.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging security project.
Explain threat modeling processes clearly.
Share examples of team collaboration.
Discuss handling high-pressure incidents.

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