OpenAI is hiring a Hardware Security Engineer, Trusted Computing and Cryptography

OpenAI is looking for a Hardware Security Engineer, Trusted Computing and Cryptography to own hardware security at the company. Security is foundational to our mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. You will co-design secure chipsets and integrate cryptographic techniques into production systems by deploying high-performance cryptography at scale and managing secure key management and trusted hardware enclaves.

What You'll Do

• Co-design secure hardware by collaborating with hardware vendors and cross-functional teams to design future secure hardware that meets performance and cryptographic needs.
• Write performance-critical code in Rust, Python, and C/C++ to build cryptographic libraries and secure key management systems.
• Architect and deploy systems using TPM2, Secure Boot, Nitro Enclaves, Intel SGX, AMD-SEV, and other secure hardware technologies.
• Engage with internal and external partners to align hardware innovations with OpenAI’s trusted computing and cryptographic requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of industry experience in hardware security or hardware–software co-design.
• Proven expertise in deploying cryptographic systems at scale and integrating secure hardware primitives.
• Strong coding skills in Rust and/or C/C++, with proficiency in Python.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams, architect solutions, and debug complex production systems.
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a focus on end-to-end problem solving.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree in Computer Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Familiarity with HPC, low-precision computing, and SIMD architectures.

Technical Stack

• Languages: Rust, Python, C/C++
• Technologies: TPM2, Secure Boot, Nitro Enclaves, Intel SGX, AMD-SEV

Team & Environment

Part of the Trusted Computing and Cryptography core security team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.