Security Engineer
Security engineers in this role span multiple domains—application, infrastructure, and cloud security—while building the technical foundations that enable AI platforms to operate safely at scale. They write production code to automate detection and remediation, partner with engineering teams on authentication and access control design, and navigate the unique security challenges of AI systems handling sensitive customer data and agent workloads. These roles typically sit within dedicated security teams at growth-stage AI companies, working cross-functionally to embed security practices into development workflows while maintaining enterprise compliance standards like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Designing and implementing cryptographic systems and encryption protocols for data protection
Conducting threat modeling and security architecture reviews for complex systems
Designing and hardening cloud infrastructure security across multiple cloud providers
Implementing and managing identity and access control systems across enterprise environments
Developing and implementing security compliance frameworks and controls
Managing vulnerability assessment, scanning, and remediation workflows
Designing application security controls and secure coding practices
Building security monitoring and detection systems for threat identification
Leading incident response and forensic investigation processes
Writing production-quality code to build security tools and automation systems
Implementing container and Kubernetes security hardening
Performing security assessments for government authorization and compliance requirements
Designing data loss prevention systems and monitoring sensitive data exfiltration
Securing machine learning pipelines and artificial intelligence model infrastructure
Implementing sandbox and isolation controls for untrusted code execution
Designing security controls for autonomous agent and agentic system workloads
Building AI-powered security detection and automation tooling
Defending against AI-specific threats including prompt injection and model extraction attacks
Managing supply chain security and software bill of materials for dependencies
Collaborating with engineering teams to embed security practices into development workflows
Establishing and communicating security policies, standards, and best practices
Partnering across cross-functional teams to drive security outcomes without blocking business velocity
Mentoring engineering teams on security principles and secure development practices
Communicating technical security findings to non-technical stakeholders and customers
Leading security culture initiatives and championing security awareness across organizations
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
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