Director of Security Engineering

About the Role mercor is hiring an Automation Security Engineer in San Francisco. This role focuses on protecting digital infrastructure by building and improving automated security measures. The position involves close collaboration with teams across the company to design, implement, and refine security protocols. What You Will Do Develop and maintain automated solutions to strengthen system security Work with colleagues from different departments to identify and address security needs Continuously improve protocols to keep systems resilient against new threats

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, our Platform and Infrastructure Engineering team is dedicated to driving the mission of creating artificial general intelligence (AGI) that benefits all. We deliver secure, scalable, and resilient technological solutions, building and maintaining a robust infrastructure that protects OpenAI's data and systems. Our focus on security, reliability, and user-centric solutions empowers our employees to excel in AI research, corporate operations, and product innovation.About the PositionAs a Network Security Engineer at OpenAI, you will be pivotal in designing and maintaining both campus and cloud network infrastructure. Your role involves crafting secure, scalable, and high-performance network solutions that connect on-premises environments with public cloud resources. With your expertise in routing and switching, you will ensure optimal network performance and reliability across a variety of settings. You will champion automation initiatives utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GitOps methodologies, enhancing network provisioning, configuration consistency, and overall IT workflows. Additionally, you will develop CI/CD pipelines tailored for IT infrastructure to improve deployment efficiency and integrate robust network security practices. Comprehensive observability and proactive issue resolution strategies will also be part of your responsibilities.We are looking for passionate individuals who thrive in network automation, security, and scalable IT solutions to support campus and cloud network operations. You should have extensive experience with enterprise network technologies and a strong foundation in network security principles. In this role, collaboration with Security, IT, and Engineering teams will be essential to align automation workflows with Zero Trust principles, enforce role-based access controls, and implement security best practices throughout our network infrastructure. If you excel in cross-functional environments and have a proven track record of delivering innovative and secure network solutions, this position presents a unique opportunity to shape OpenAI's security-centric, automation-driven network ecosystem.Your Responsibilities:Design, build, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure, automation workflows, and network security solutions.Lead critical network and IT automation initiatives through software development and internal tooling to optimize our network operations.

Merge stands at the forefront of providing innovative agentic tools and seamless customer integrations for cutting-edge LLMs, Fortune 500 firms, and B2B SaaS companies. Our platform features two pivotal products: Merge Unified, which allows businesses to incorporate numerous integrations effortlessly through a single API, and Merge Agent Handler, which grants AI agents secure access to a myriad of third-party tools. With an enterprise-grade platform, Merge expertly manages the entire integration lifecycle, encompassing authentication, security, monitoring, and maintenance. Countless organizations trust Merge to expedite product development, remove sales hurdles, minimize customer attrition, and conserve engineering resources, enabling them to concentrate on their primary offerings. As Merge aims to empower all B2B integrations, we are equally committed to facilitating data movement for some of the most security-conscious companies globally. Collaborating with such esteemed organizations necessitates adherence to industry-leading security standards and a relentless commitment to safeguarding our systems.In your role as the Director of Security, you will oversee our comprehensive security initiatives, which include infrastructure management, compliance adherence, and security automation. While specific experience in every aspect is not mandatory, enthusiasm for learning and tackling challenges is essential.Your Responsibilities:Develop and execute a strategic security roadmap.Lead our compliance automation efforts (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA). You will spearhead these initiatives with the aid of your team, utilizing Drata.Instill a culture of security awareness among all Merge engineers and employees.Oversee our Bug Bounty Program.Implement robust security controls across the organization, from infrastructure to continuous integration (CI).Establish both manual and automated security practices to address vulnerabilities.Support security reviews, threat modeling, disaster recovery exercises, and code assessments.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Automation Engineer to join our innovative team in San Francisco. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated systems that enhance operational efficiency and product quality. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and drive process improvements.

About Cogent SecurityCogent Security is at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, leveraging Applied AI to develop next-generation AI agents. In an era where cyber attacks evolve rapidly, our AI Taskforce analyzes vast amounts of enterprise data to proactively address vulnerabilities and prevent critical breaches.We combine pioneering research with practical execution, ensuring that our innovative solutions meet real-world challenges. Our Cogent Research division acts as our dedicated AI lab, driving the development of advanced security workflows.Since our emergence from stealth mode, we have rapidly grown, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies to secure complex production environments globally.Supported by Greylock, we have gathered a team of top talent from renowned institutions and leading organizations in the AI and cybersecurity sectors.About the RoleAs an Agent Engineer at Cogent Security, you will be pivotal in designing, building, and deploying critical AI agents tailored for complex client environments. Your role is highly cross-functional, involving direct collaboration with customers to understand their unique needs, adapting our platform accordingly, and iterating on scalable solutions to handle millions of real-world security events.You will manage projects from inception to deployment, including data onboarding and integrating feedback into our core agent platform. Your contributions will shape how AI agents detect threats, triage incidents, and automate security workflows for some of the most sophisticated organizations worldwide.This position is ideal for engineers who excel in dynamic environments, enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, and wish to see the tangible impact of their work.

Handshake connects over 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, and 1 million employers, including every Fortune 50 company, through its career network focused on the AI economy. The platform supports career discovery, hiring, and professional development for a broad range of roles, from freelance AI training to full-time positions. With rapid growth and a forecast to triple ARR by 2025, Handshake works closely with leading AI labs and major organizations. Role overview The Senior Security Engineer will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Handshake’s enterprise identity automation and governance systems. This position shapes the long-term IAM automation strategy, develops scalable and resilient lifecycle workflows, and ensures secure-by-default identity operations across SaaS, cloud, and internal platforms. The role involves close collaboration with Security, IT Engineering, People Operations, and Product/Platform Engineering to deliver automated, auditable, and reliable identity solutions. What you will do Design, develop, and manage automated onboarding, offboarding, and access-change workflows using Okta, Workday, SCIM, and event-driven systems. Build integration layers between identity platforms and internal applications with Python, REST APIs, Webhooks, and Terraform. Implement error-handling, reconciliation logic, telemetry, and monitoring to maintain reliability of identity lifecycle events. Modernize provisioning logic and move manual processes to scalable automation frameworks. Create tooling and pipelines for version-controlled, testable, and observable IAM automation. Serve as the technical lead for Handshake’s IAM ecosystem, including Okta, Google Workspace, GCP, AWS IAM, and internal access systems. Why join Handshake Shape the future of careers in the AI economy and make a visible impact on the community. Work alongside AI labs, Fortune 500 companies, and leading educational institutions. Join a team with leadership experience from companies such as Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir. Contribute to a business positioned for significant revenue growth.

About the RoleJoin Perplexity as a dynamic Software Engineer specializing in security, where you will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing the software, automation, and systems that drive our security operations. This position focuses on engineering innovative security tools and AI-driven agents aimed at improving our detection and response capabilities, vulnerability management, and overall security posture across our products and infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain software and automation solutions that enhance our detection and response capabilities, including alert enrichment, triage workflows, and investigation tools.Implement and refine internal AI agents and security bots that facilitate monitoring, investigations, reporting, and other security operations tasks.Develop and manage systems and workflows that support our bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure program, covering intake, triage, prioritization, and remediation tracking.Collaborate with product and engineering teams to perform threat modeling on new features and systems, propose mitigations, and integrate security guardrails into designs and implementations.Contribute to secure-by-default libraries, services, and patterns that empower teams to build secure features effortlessly.Integrate security signals from cloud services, endpoints, SaaS, and applications into unified pipelines and data models that bolster detection and analysis.Automate processes to minimize manual effort in incident response, containment, and remediation.Work closely with security engineers and fellow software engineers to review designs and code, continuously enhancing our security tools and platforms.QualificationsA minimum of 4 years of experience as a software engineer, particularly in developing security-related tools, platforms, or automation, or in a security engineering role with a strong emphasis on software development.Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, Go, or TypeScript) with experience in building production services, command-line interfaces, or internal tools.Experience with integration of security-relevant systems such as logging pipelines, SIEMs, EDR, cloud APIs, or identity platforms.Hands-on experience in threat modeling, secure design, or conducting application security reviews for services or features.Experience in operating or contributing to bug bounty or vulnerability management programs is a plus.

About Cogent SecurityCogent Security is pioneering the future of cybersecurity through Applied AI, creating advanced AI agents designed to combat rapidly evolving cyber threats. Our AI Taskforce analyzes vast datasets to neutralize potential breaches before they impact our clients.Our commitment to innovation combines cutting-edge research with practical application, ensuring our solutions are at the forefront of technology. In addition to our product development, Cogent Research acts as our applied AI laboratory, supplying the expertise required to create highly effective security workflows.Since our launch from stealth mode, Cogent has seen remarkable growth, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies to secure some of the most intricate production environments globally.Backed by Greylock, our team consists of exceptional talents from leading universities such as Stanford, Berkeley, and Carnegie Mellon, as well as high-growth companies like Scale AI and Tesla, and cybersecurity experts from stalwarts like Wiz and DeepMind.

About Cogent SecurityCogent Security is an innovative Applied AI Lab pioneering the future of AI agents in the realm of cybersecurity. In a world where cyber threats evolve at unprecedented speeds, our 'AI Taskforce' analyzes vast amounts of enterprise data to proactively address vulnerabilities and avert critical breaches.We remain at the forefront of technology by merging cutting-edge research with practical applications. Our dedicated Cogent Research team fuels our mission, ensuring we develop truly effective security workflows powered by AI.Since our inception, Cogent has rapidly grown, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies to safeguard the most intricate production environments globally.Supported by Greylock, our team comprises some of the brightest minds in applied AI, including experts from:Renowned universities such as Stanford, Berkeley, Penn, Duke, Carnegie Mellon, and Waterloo.High-growth unicorn companies like Scale AI, Databricks, Stripe, Tesla, and Coinbase.Leading cybersecurity specialists from Wiz, Abnormal AI, and Zscaler.Prestigious research institutions including DeepMind and SAIL.About the RoleAs we embark on building a suite of backend services and integrations with our design partners, we seek passionate and skilled Backend Engineers at both Senior and Staff levels, eager to thrive in the Applied AI domain.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement critical backend subsystems and integration platformsComprehend business objectives and customer requirements to engineer backend subsystems that align with our technology strategies.Adapt systems to meet evolving needs of design partners and clients.Incorporate non-functional requirements such as compliance and security into system design.Establish scalable infrastructure foundationsPrepare for future growth in customer base, headcount, and data management by collaborating with your team to enhance infrastructure.

About Cogent SecurityCogent Security is at the forefront of innovation in cybersecurity, operating as an Applied AI Lab dedicated to developing next-generation AI agents. In an era where cyber threats evolve rapidly, our "AI Taskforce" analyzes vast amounts of enterprise data to proactively address vulnerabilities and prevent significant breaches.Blending cutting-edge research with practical implementation, our team works diligently to transform theoretical concepts into actionable security solutions. Our applied AI lab, Cogent Research, provides essential research capabilities that enable the realization of autonomous security workflows.Since our emergence from stealth mode, Cogent has seen impressive growth, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies to enhance security in some of the world’s most complex environments.Supported by Greylock, we have assembled a team of top-tier talent from influential universities and leading companies in the tech and cybersecurity sectors.

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, security is a core pillar of our commitment to ensuring that artificial general intelligence is beneficial to all of humanity. Our Security team plays a crucial role in safeguarding OpenAI’s technology, personnel, and products. We focus on creating effective technical solutions while maintaining operational excellence. Our guiding principles include prioritizing impactful actions, empowering researchers, preparing for transformative technologies, and fostering a robust security culture.About the RoleAs a Security Engineer specializing in Application Security, you will be at the forefront of identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities within our software applications. Your expertise will be applied through building innovative security tools, conducting code reviews, performing penetration testing, and executing thorough security assessments.We are seeking proactive individuals who can collaborate closely with development teams to ensure the integration of secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Your role will also encompass providing security guidance to developers and stakeholders, thereby enhancing the overall security awareness across the organization.This position is ideally based in San Francisco, Seattle, or New York City, but remote work options will be considered. Our hybrid work model includes three days in-office each week, along with relocation assistance available for new hires.Key Responsibilities:Conduct Security Assessments: Regularly perform security assessments, code reviews, and penetration tests to uncover vulnerabilities in applications.Develop Security Tools: Design and implement security tools, frameworks, and methodologies to shield applications from potential threats.Collaborate with Development Teams: Partner with development teams to ensure best security practices are embedded in the software development lifecycle, including secure coding standards.Threat Modeling and Risk Management: Engage in threat modeling and risk assessments to identify potential risks early and formulate effective mitigation strategies.Manage Vulnerabilities: Track, analyze, and oversee vulnerabilities in applications, providing guidance and support for remediation efforts.Incident Response: Participate in incident response efforts as necessary, ensuring swift action is taken to mitigate security incidents.

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, our mission is to pioneer the secure advancement of agentic AI systems. Our dedicated team focuses on designing, implementing, and continuously improving security policies, frameworks, and controls that protect OpenAI’s essential assets, including user and customer data, from the unique risks posed by agentic AI technologies.About the RoleAs a Security Engineer on the Agent Security Team, you will be instrumental in safeguarding OpenAI’s cutting-edge agentic AI systems. Your responsibilities will include crafting and executing robust security frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure the protection of OpenAI’s vital assets and facilitate the safe rollout of agentic systems. You will create thorough threat models, collaborate closely with our Agent Infrastructure group to strengthen the platforms that underpin OpenAI’s most sophisticated agentic systems, and spearhead initiatives to enhance safety monitoring pipelines at scale.We are in search of a dynamic engineer who thrives in uncertain environments and can deliver impactful contributions from day one. You should be ready to deploy solutions swiftly while upholding a high standard of quality and security.We seek individuals capable of driving innovative solutions that will establish industry benchmarks for agent security. Your expertise in securing complex systems and devising robust isolation strategies for emerging AI technologies will be essential, all while prioritizing usability. You will effectively communicate across various teams and functions, ensuring your solutions are scalable and robust, while engaging collaboratively in a forward-thinking environment. In this fast-paced atmosphere, you will tackle intricate security challenges, shape OpenAI’s security strategy, and play a crucial role in promoting the safe and responsible deployment of agentic AI systems.This position is based in San Francisco, CA. We operate on a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days in the office each week, and offer relocation assistance to new employees.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Designing and implementing security controls for agentic AI – develop, execute, and refine identity, network, and runtime-level defenses (e.g., sandboxing, policy enforcement) that integrate seamlessly with the Agent Infrastructure stack.Creating production-quality security tooling – deliver code that enhances safety monitoring pipelines across agent executions on a large scale.Collaborating...

Join Our Innovative TeamAt Twelve Labs, we are at the forefront of technology, developing state-of-the-art multimodal foundation models that enable video comprehension akin to human understanding. Our groundbreaking models have set new benchmarks in video-language modeling, enhancing our capabilities and revolutionizing media interaction and analysis.With impressive backing of $107 million in Seed and Series A funding from prestigious venture capital firms including NVIDIA’s NVentures, NEA, Radical Ventures, and Index Ventures, as well as renowned AI pioneers such as Fei-Fei Li and Alexandr Wang, our San Francisco headquarters serve as a hub for global innovation, complemented by a strong presence in APAC from Seoul.We cherish the unique journeys of our team members, believing that diverse cultural, educational, and life experiences fuel our collective creativity. We seek passionate individuals aligned with our mission to reshape technology. Join us in our quest to revolutionize video understanding and the realm of multimodal AI.Your RoleWe are on the lookout for a Staff Security Engineer to bolster our security team. Collaborating closely with our lead security engineer, you'll play a vital role in evolving and scaling our security initiatives. This generalist position offers a wide-ranging scope, encompassing application security, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and addressing AI/ML-specific vulnerabilities.This is not a SOC position; you won't be confined to an alert queue. Instead, you'll be actively engaged in identifying risks, enhancing controls to mitigate those risks, and working collaboratively with engineering and infrastructure teams to integrate security seamlessly into our development processes. As a dynamic AI company, we tackle security challenges that are often unprecedented—securing model weights, ML pipelines, and training infrastructure alongside more traditional domains.If you thrive on addressing emerging threats, enjoy deeply understanding systems, and aspire to make a meaningful impact at a cutting-edge video AI company, this role is tailored for you.Note: U.S. Citizenship is required due to access to systems governed by U.S. government security regulations.Location Requirements: We are currently considering candidates exclusively based in the Pacific Time Zone (PT).Candidates should be prepared to travel up to 10% annually for team meetings and events.

Join formic as a Controls & Automation Engineer and play a key role in revolutionizing automation solutions. You will work alongside a dynamic team of engineers, designers, and innovators to develop cutting-edge control systems that optimize performance and efficiency across various applications.

Join Formic as a Manufacturing Automation Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape. You will leverage cutting-edge automation technologies to enhance production efficiency and ensure high-quality output. As part of our dynamic team, you will collaborate with various departments to implement innovative solutions that drive operational excellence.

CoreWeave is seeking a Security Engineering Manager to lead the Platform Security team. This position is based in Livingston, NJ, New York, NY, Sunnyvale, CA, Bellevue, WA, or San Francisco, CA. The team’s mission is to embed security into CoreWeave’s Kubernetes-based platform and public cloud environments, supporting high-performance infrastructure for AI and machine learning workloads. Role overview This manager will oversee and expand the Platform Security engineering team, reporting to the Senior Director of Security Foundations. The focus is on hands-on leadership and technical execution, with an emphasis on building and implementing security controls rather than policy development. The role requires close collaboration with Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, and other security teams to ensure security measures keep pace with business growth and evolving needs. What you will do Lead and grow the Platform Security engineering team. Integrate security into Kubernetes infrastructure and public cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure. Define and execute strategies for cloud security posture, workload isolation, platform guardrails, image integrity, and multi-cloud security. Develop and implement security controls across CoreWeave’s infrastructure. Work closely with other technical teams to align platform security with business needs. The Platform Security team The Platform Security team at CoreWeave engineers systems that enforce security at the infrastructure layer. Their work spans both CoreWeave’s own Kubernetes-based platform and third-party public cloud environments. The team supports GPU-accelerated infrastructure for demanding AI and machine learning workloads, ensuring that both customer and internal services remain secure as CoreWeave’s global presence expands.

Join Anthropic as a Lead Security Engineer in our Corporate Security team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and implementation of robust security measures to safeguard our corporate environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities and enhance our security posture.Your expertise will drive innovative security solutions and ensure compliance with industry standards, contributing to the overall safety and integrity of our operations.

Automation EngineerSan Francisco, CAOn-siteAbout UsAt Metriport, we are revolutionizing healthcare data access with our open-source data intelligence platform. Our mission is to facilitate real-time exchange of patient data for healthcare organizations. We seamlessly integrate with major US healthcare IT systems, providing access to extensive medical data for over 300 million individuals. With a proven product-market fit, we boast multi-million ARR, a diverse clientele of 100+ customers including industry leaders like Amazon, Color, and Strive Health, and backing from top-tier venture capitalists. As we prepare to scale, we are proud to have a tight-knit, high-performing team predominantly composed of former founders, including two Y Combinator alumni. Our engineering-driven culture thrives on minimal bureaucracy, high autonomy, and a focus on competence over prestige. We work hard—our founders are dedicated, often putting in six days a week at our San Francisco office—while also allowing team members the flexibility to manage their schedules. Our emphasis is on sustainable intensity and measuring output.About YouYou have a passion for automation and a relentless drive to streamline processes. When you encounter a manual task, your immediate thought is, 'How can I automate this?' At Metriport, you'll take ownership of the internal tooling that propels our operations forward. You will identify obstacles, devise solutions, and implement them proactively.You possess an entrepreneurial spirit, driving initiatives forward even when they may not be prioritized by others.Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to work effectively with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and business teams, translating their needs into actionable solutions.You are a natural problem-solver, excited by the challenge of connecting disparate services and ensuring secure, scalable solutions.Security is your top priority. Working with sensitive healthcare data, you rigorously vet third-party integrations and adhere to least-privilege principles to protect PHI.You stay informed about AI tools and leverage them to address real business challenges, exercising sound judgment in their application within an enterprise context.You prioritize effective outcomes over perfection. A functional Slack bot that saves the operations team an hour each day is more valuable than a complex solution that remains unused.What You'll Be DoingAfter familiarizing yourself with our internal tools and workflows, you'll take charge of the systems that ensure our company operates efficiently. Your contributions will directly impact our speed and effectiveness.

Join Baseten as a Security Engineer, where you will play a vital role in safeguarding our systems and data. You will be responsible for implementing security measures, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.