Agent Security Engineer — Secure, Scalable AI Systems

OpenAI; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Slope is seeking a Security Engineer to safeguard its advanced AI systems. This role involves implementing robust security frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering skills in Python or another systems language, deep expertise in isolation techniques, and hands-on network security experience. This position is based in San Francisco, CA, and operates on a hybrid work model offering flexibility along with relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering skills in Python or systems languages, with a history of shipping secure services.
• Proven expertise in container security and kernel-level hardening.
• Hands-on experience implementing identity-based controls and policy enforcement.
• Ability to communicate clearly across engineering, research, and leadership.
• Demonstrated capability and ownership in ambiguous situations.
• In-depth understanding of cloud security practices.
• Background addressing AI-related security challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect security controls for agentic AI.
• Build security tooling for monitoring pipelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams.
• Influence strategy and define security standards.

Skills

Software engineering skills in Python or systems language

Modern isolation techniques knowledge

Network security experience

Clear communication skills

Bias for action & ownership

Cloud security knowledge

Familiarity with AI/ML security

Job description

Slope is seeking a Security Engineer to safeguard its advanced AI systems. This role involves implementing robust security frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering skills in Python or another systems language, deep expertise in isolation techniques, and hands-on network security experience. This position is based in San Francisco, CA, and operates on a hybrid work model offering flexibility along with relocation assistance.