Senior AI Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct thorough and reliable security evaluations of Samsara's software, code, and firmware in relation to AI-driven and adversarial threats.

• Apply fixes for application security vulnerabilities.

• Convert general findings in AI security into application-specific security solutions for Samsara.

• Modify software security methodologies for hardware and embedded firmware applications.

• Develop and rigorously test AI-enhanced security tools and processes.

• Promote the utilization of effective security tools throughout the wider security team.

• Collaborate with engineering, hardware, and leadership teams, including participation in VP-level threat modeling discussions.

• Act as the primary expert on AI-related security risks at Samsara.

• Establish and guide Samsara's medium- and long-term plan for the secure integration of AI into security operations.

• Leverage cutting-edge AI and LLM tools for both offensive validation and defensive security measures.

• Advocate for and integrate Samsara's cultural principles as the organization expands globally.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in application security, vulnerability management, threat modeling, offensive security, or a similar field.

• Proven impact and influence of application fixes across a substantial portion of an organization.

• Practical experience utilizing AI and LLM tools within actual security operations, including APIs, agents, or automation techniques.

• Background in performing technical security evaluations across both software and hardware/firmware settings.

• Proficiency in developing secure code solutions in collaboration with engineers using programming languages such as GoLang.

• Experience in creating AI and agentic solutions utilizing GitHub and AWS cloud services.

• Familiarity with AI-specific attack strategies such as prompt injection, jailbreaks, and model/agent exploitation.

• Experience in establishing or verifying security controls for agentic AI, RAG systems, or platforms integrated with LLMs.

• History of leading security strategy initiatives across organizations or presenting technical insights to senior and executive stakeholders.

• Relevant industry certifications like OSCP, GIAC, CISSP, or AWS certifications are beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff.

• Continuous equity refresh opportunities based on performance.

• Performance-driven bonus or variable pay.

• Flexible, employee-led remote work model.

• Professional development stipend.

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.

• Parental leave options.

• Above-market total compensation packages.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.