Security Engineer, Application Security

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of OpenAI. We are currently looking for a Security Engineer, Application Security in Seattle.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the forefront of AI security, where your contributions will directly safeguard advanced technologies and protect users and systems on a global scale. You will be a key partner to software engineers, applying security best practices and building tools to identify and eliminate vulnerabilities before they surface. Operating in a collaborative and high-impact environment, you will influence product development across the organization and drive security awareness throughout the engineering lifecycle. This hybrid role offers deep technical challenges, an innovative culture, and the chance to shape the future of secure AI deployment.

Accountabilities

• Perform application-level security assessments, including code reviews and penetration testing, to identify and mitigate risks.
• Build and maintain internal security tools, frameworks, and best practices to detect and prevent software vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to proactively address potential vulnerabilities.
• Track and manage application vulnerabilities, support remediation efforts, and ensure resolution is timely and documented.
• Provide incident response support related to application-layer threats and maintain security documentation.
• Stay current on security research, threats, and industry best practices, applying findings to improve internal security posture.

Requirements

• Proven experience in application security, software development, or cybersecurity roles, with deep technical knowledge.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices, risk analysis, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, and familiarity with tools like Burp Suite or OWASP ZAP.
• Excellent knowledge of common security protocols, encryption standards, and security testing techniques.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams in high-impact environments.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and continuously learning to keep pace with security trends and evolving threats.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $255,000–$405,000, plus generous equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Mental health and wellness support programs.
• 401(k) plan with 50% employer match.
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and recharge periods throughout the year.
• Paid parental leave: 24 weeks for birth parents, 20 weeks for all new parents.
• Annual $1,500 learning and development stipend.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Hybrid work environment with 3 in-office days per week (preferred locations: Seattle, San Francisco, or NYC).

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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