Software Engineer, Privacy

About the Role

The team's approach to prioritizing responsible data use is integral to Openai's mission of safely introducing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that offers widespread benefits. You will have the chance to collaborate with product managers and other engineering teams to develop new products that leverage emerging research while maintaining privacy and security integrity.

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and implement back-end systems that power privacy and security functions within API products and consumer applications.
• Conduct threat modeling, privacy design reviews, and code-level assessments to ensure the highest privacy and security standards.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineering teams to develop new products that leverage emerging research while maintaining privacy and security integrity.
• Work closely with the legal team to document and evaluate internal compliance practices, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and organizational standards.
• Conduct thorough internal audits to maintain the highest levels of compliance and integrity.
• Coordinate and actively participate in privacy incident response efforts.
• Develop novel privacy-preserving techniques and equip cross-functional engineering and research partners with the necessary tools to ensure responsible data use.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in privacy and security, applying this knowledge to continuously improve Openai's systems and practices.

What We Are Looking For

• Substantial experience in building (and re-engineering) production systems to meet legal requirements, manage increased scale, and uphold privacy and security standards.
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to security projects, demonstrating a cross-functional collaboration skill set.
• Deep care for user experience and pride in developing products that meet customer needs, drawing on experience in threat modeling, secure design, and regulatory compliance.
• A humble attitude, strong communication skills, and an eagerness to support colleagues, reflecting a readiness to do whatever is necessary for team success.
• Ability to take responsibility for problems from beginning to end, demonstrating problem-solving abilities and preparedness to acquire any missing knowledge necessary to get the job done.
• Strong understanding of privacy and security principles, including data protection laws and regulations.
• Experience with secure coding practices and the ability to identify and mitigate security risks.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI or machine learning systems and their unique privacy and security challenges.
• Knowledge of cloud security and the ability to design and implement secure cloud-based systems.
• Familiarity with privacy-enhancing technologies and their application in real-world scenarios.

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI systems with a focus on privacy and security.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced engineers and researchers.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and education in the latest privacy and security technologies.
• Competitive compensation package, including salary, equity, and benefits.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies, ensuring you can perform your job to the highest standard.
• Participation in Openai's mission to safely develop and deploy AGI for the benefit of humanity.

• Ensure your resume and portfolio highlight specific examples of secure backend system development and privacy-focused engineering solutions.
• Develop a deep understanding of data protection laws and regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA, and be prepared to discuss how you have applied these in previous roles.
• Practice explaining complex technical concepts, such as threat modeling and secure design, in simple terms to demonstrate your ability to collaborate with non-technical teams.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with cloud security, secure coding practices, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
• Showcase your ability to take initiative and lead security projects, and be ready to provide examples of times when you had to solve complex security problems.
• Consider creating a personal project that demonstrates your skills in privacy-focused engineering, such as a secure data storage solution or a privacy-enhancing technology application.
• Prepare to discuss your long-term career goals and how they align with Openai's mission to develop and deploy AGI safely and securely.