Security Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineering, Forward Deployed Engineering
Overview
In this role you embed with enterprise customers to secure production AI systems and help design, build, and deploy AI security controls. You will work hands-on with AI/ML pipelines, cloud infra, and production code, applying threat modeling, code reviews, and security tooling. You collaborate with senior engineers to deliver secure deployments at scale, shaping patterns and playbooks for future engagements. This is an opportunity to learn AI security by doing it in production and drive tangible impact for customers.
Compensation / Benefitshealth insurance401(k) matchingpaid time offRSUs and sign-on incentivesparitional leaveflexible work arrangements
ResponsibilitiesConduct security design reviews, code reviews, and architecture assessments for production AI systems (agentic workflows, RAG pipelines, orchestration layers, model integrations)Perform threat modeling and penetration testing for AI/ML applications in customer environments; coordinate fixes with FDE engineersBuild and maintain security automation: scanning tools, CI/CD security gates, guardrail tests, secrets detection, dependency checksImplement security controls for AI-specific threats: prompt injection prevention, output filtering, data isolation, model API endpoint hardeningSupport security incident response for FDE-delivered production AI systems; assist with triage and remediationDocument security findings and remediation guidance as reusable playbooks and runbooksContribute to the FDE security accelerator library: reusable modules, templates, and configurationsTravel up to 25%
Key requirements2+ years in threat modeling, secure coding, identity management or related security experience2+ years troubleshooting systems, analyzing logs, or automating tasks via CLIBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent2+ years scripting, programming, and security code review in common languages2+ years identifying security issues and developing mitigation plansstrong collaboration with cross-functional teamsquick learner and hands-on problem solverclear documentation and communication of security findingsthreat modelingsecurity code review and secure codingPython scripting