Lead Security Engineer – AI Systems & Robotics

Linuxconfig; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Physical Intelligence is seeking a security-focused engineer to protect models, data, and compute across our AI systems in a fast-paced research environment.

You will collaborate with researchers and engineers to implement architecture and workflows, automate access controls, and deliver reliable security tooling. Hands-on offensive security experience is valued to help prioritize threats and drive secure speed.

Qualifications

• Proficient programming in Python/Go or similar languages.
• Track record partnering with engineering teams.
• Experience operating and securing cloud infrastructure (Linux, IAM, networking).
• Curiosity about threats and security trends.
• Hands-on offensive security experience and risk judgment.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate systems that protect models, data, and compute.
• Partner with researchers and engineers on architecture and workflows.
• Automate access management, safeguards, and delivery checks.
• Write production-quality tools and contribute fixes to repos.
• Find vulnerabilities, assess impact, and validate fixes with owners.
• Set security priorities and engage external expertise when needed.

Skills

Python

Go

Software development

Security

Code review

Tools

Linux

IAM

Networking

Containers

CI/CD

Job description

Physical Intelligence is seeking a security-focused engineer to protect models, data, and compute across our AI systems in a fast-paced research environment.

You will collaborate with researchers and engineers to implement architecture and workflows, automate access controls, and deliver reliable security tooling. Hands-on offensive security experience is valued to help prioritize threats and drive secure speed.