Forward Deployed Security Engineer is open at OpenAI in Washington, DC (hybrid). The posting gives a salary of $266K - $445K. Posted on May 21, 2026, and still on OpenAI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Our technologies support some of the most important and impactful work in the world, including our strategic and high-impact customers in the public sector. As a Forward Deployed Security Engineer (FDSecE) you will be responsible for securing these novel applications of OpenAI’s technology. We’re looking for motivated, tenacious, and curious people who will work closely with engineering teams to ensure our…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on OpenAI’s careers page.
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