Principal Software Engineer, Infrastructure Security
OpenAI
Posted
Apr 27, 2026
Location
USA
Type
Full-time
Compensation
Up to $490000
Mission
What you will drive
- Own architecture and execution of critical security services protecting OpenAI's infrastructure and models.
- Design planet-scale security systems balancing security, reliability, and latency across cloud and on-premise environments.
- Lead cross-functional launches with infrastructure teams to shape interfaces and drive safe fleet rollouts.
- Develop automation and detection tooling using frontier models to identify and mitigate risks in cloud environments.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role directly safeguards OpenAI's AI systems and models, ensuring they remain secure and trustworthy, which is critical for the safe and beneficial deployment of artificial intelligence.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Expertise in infrastructure security, cloud security, and system design at scale.
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering initiatives and mentoring engineers.
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Go) and automation mindset.
- Deep understanding of security principles, threat modeling, and secure-by-default practices.
Benefits
What's in it for you
Competitive compensation and benefits package. Specific details not provided in the posting.
About
Inside OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.