OpenAI - Software Engineer, Security Observability
Requirements
• Strong software engineering experience with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Golang. • Background in infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform working with cloud platforms such as Azure. • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines for security-related use cases. • Generalist engineering mindset to pivot between various technical domains including databases, site reliability engineering (SRE), or security. • Ability to collaborate effectively with security and engineering teams on evolving data needs and scalable solutions implementation. • Proactive and detail-oriented approach focused on improving security data visibility and forensic capabilities.
Responsibilities
• Developing secure software solutions to enhance observability in complex systems within the Security department at OpenAI's headquarters. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders on security projects related to system design, architecture, testing, deployment, monitoring, incident response, auditing, compliance reporting, documentation, training, communication, change management, risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, threat modeling, code review, static/dynamic scanning tools. • Conducting research and staying up-to-date with the latest security trends, best practices, standards, technologies, frameworks, methodologies in observability for software engineering to improve system reliability, performance, availability, resilience, scalability, efficiency, usability, user experience. • Writing clear, concise, and accurate documentation of code changes, test results, security findings, recommendations, decisions, actions taken or planned using appropriate tools and formats for internal use by the team members as well as external stakeholders such as customers, partners, regulators, auditors, users. • Participating in regular meetings with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to discuss project status, progress, issues, risks, opportunities, feedback, suggestions for improvement or innovation using effective communication skills and tools. • Providing technical support and guidance to team members on security observability topics such as setting up monitoring systems, configuring alerts, interpreting metrics, logs, traces, events, anomalies, incidents, audits, reports, dashboards; troubleshooting problems or errors related to system performance, availability, reliability, resilience, scalability, efficiency, usability, user experience. • Conducting security training and awareness sessions for team members on observability best practices, tools, techniques, policies, procedures, guidelines using engaging methods such as presentations, workshops, demos, quizzes, games, stories, examples; creating or updating relevant materials to support learning objectives. • Reviewing and providing feedback on code quality, security standards, compliance requirements for observability solutions in the Security department at OpenAI's headquarters using appropriate tools and techniques such as static/dynamic analysis, peer review, pair programming, testing automation, continuous integration and delivery pipelines; identifying and prioritizing issues or risks related to system performance, availability, reliability, resilience, scalability, efficiency, usability, user experience. • Collaborating with the Security team on developing security observability policies, procedures, guidelines for best practices in designing, implementing, maintaining and improving systems at OpenAI's headquarters using appropriate tools such as threat modeling, risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, incident response planning; ensuring alignment with organizational goals,
Benefits
• $234.4K – $385K • Offers Equity • The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If the role is non-exempt, overtime pay will be provided consistent with applicable laws. In addition to the salary range listed above, total compensation also includes generous equity, performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees, and the following benefits. • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit) • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks) • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law) • Mental health and wellness support • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible • Relocation support for eligible employees • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided. • More details about our benefits are available to candidates during the hiring process. • This role is at-will and OpenAI reserves the right to modify base pay and other compensation components at any time based on individual performance, team or company results, or market conditions. • Please Note: we have set up limits for applications across roles. Candidates may not apply more than 5 times in any 180 day span. • Upload your resume here to autofill key application fields. • Drop your resume here! • Parsing your resume. Autofilling key fields... • or drag and drop here • We may provide immigration and sponsorship support to new employees based on their unique circumstances. • Please share anything else you want us to know, such as your motivation to apply or additional context for your application. • OpenAI may use Artificial Intelligence with this application. Learn more.
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