Staff AI Security Engineer

About Us

At SentinelOne, we’re redefining cybersecurity by pushing the limits of what’s possible—leveraging AI-powered, data-driven innovation to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats.

From building industry-leading products to cultivating an exceptional company culture, our core values guide everything we do. We’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to drive impact. If you’re excited about solving complex challenges in bold, innovative ways, we’d love to connect with you.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a Staff AI Security Engineer with deep expertise in large language model (LLM) security, including red teaming, anti-jailbreaking techniques, and prompt injection mitigation. In this role, you will lead efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities in AI systems, ensuring their robustness against adversarial attacks.

What will you do?

As a Staff AI Security Engineer, you’ll join our globally distributed team to:

• Conduct comprehensive red teaming exercises on LLM-based products to uncover and address vulnerabilities related to prompt injection, jailbreaking, and unauthorized data extraction.​
• Develop and implement advanced security measures to protect AI products from adversarial manipulations and ensure compliance with responsible AI practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI researchers, engineers, and product managers, to integrate security best practices into the AI development lifecycle.​
• Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in AI security, contributing to the continuous improvement of our security posture.​
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of security awareness and proactive defense strategies within the organization.​

What skills and experience should you bring?

We are looking for a security expert with substantial experience in AI and offensive security research, who has:

• A degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.​
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with recent and strong experience in AI systems and large language models.​
• Proven experience in conducting red teaming exercises on LLMs, including techniques such as prompt injection, jailbreaking, and model manipulation.
• Strong understanding of frameworks and tools related to AI security, such as OWASP's guidelines for LLM security and Microsoft's Prompt Shields.​
• Hands-on experience with adversarial attack simulation frameworks and vulnerability assessment tools specific to AI models.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.​
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with AI/ML frameworks.  Ability to automate and use AI as a developer.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to diverse audiences.​

Exceptional candidates will also bring expertise in:

• Contributions to or development of guarding or attacking generative AI systems.
• Experience with offensive security research, including penetration testing and exploit development.​
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards related to AI and data security.​
• Contributions to the cybersecurity community through research publications, conference presentations, or open-source projects.

Why us?

You will be joining a cutting-edge company where you will tackle extraordinary challenges and work with the very best in the industry.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Commuter, Health and Dependent FSA
• Unlimited PTO
• Industry-leading gender-neutral parental leave
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee stock purchase program
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Numerous company-sponsored events, including regular happy hours and team-building events

This U.S. role has a base pay range that will vary based on the location of the candidate.  For some

locations, a different pay range may apply.  If so, this range will be provided to you during the recruiting

process.  You can also reach out to the recruiter with any questions.

Base Salary Range$148,000—$234,600 USD

SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.