OpenAI is looking for a Software Engineer, Security Observability to join our Security team. You will build secure, scalable systems that enhance our security observability infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain robust software solutions.

What You'll Do

Design and develop scalable software systems that facilitate security observability across our infrastructure.
Build and maintain data pipelines that centralize and store security-relevant data from diverse sources.
Proactively improve the resilience and reliability of data systems to ensure high platform availability.
Collaborate closely with Detection & Response (D&R) and other security teams to reduce the company’s security risk.
Contribute to data engineering in support of forensic investigations and compliance efforts.

What We're Looking For

Strong software engineering experience.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Golang, or similar.
Background in infrastructure as code, with experience using tools like Terraform.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure.
Experience with building and maintaining data pipelines, particularly for security-related use cases.
Generalist engineering mindset, with flexibility to pivot between various technical domains such as databases, site reliability engineering (SRE), or security.
Ability to collaborate effectively with security and engineering teams to understand evolving data needs and implement scalable solutions.
Proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, with a focus on improving security data visibility and forensic capabilities.

Technical Stack

Languages: Python, Golang
Infrastructure: Terraform, Azure

Team & Environment

This role is part of the Security team, collaborating with cross-functional teams and Detection & Response (D&R).

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position open to candidates in San Francisco, Seattle, and New York City.

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.