Principal AI Security Engineer
Ready to secure the future of AI-powered coaching? Join BetterUp as a Principal AI Security Engineer and become a critical player in protecting our innovative SaaS platform. This isn't just a security role; it's a chance to shape the security landscape of a company that's transforming lives.
As a technical leader and security domain expert, you'll be at the forefront of AI security, working closely with Engineering, Product, and AI/ML teams to build security into every stage of the product lifecycle. If you're passionate about secure engineering, AI governance, and staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving field, this is your opportunity.
What You'll Do:
Product Security Leadership:
Translate emerging regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 42001, SOC2, OWASP ASVS) and customer assurance requirements into actionable engineering enhancements.
Define and guide the secure design and implementation of features across web, mobile, and AI-powered services, ensuring security is embedded early in the product lifecycle.
Scale and lead the bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure programs, partnering with researchers and triage teams to drive rapid remediation and learning loops.
AI and Application Security Enablement:
Partner with AI/ML teams to assess, mitigate, and monitor risks unique to GenAI and AI/ML model integration, including prompt injection, data leakage, and model manipulation.
Provide deep expertise in secure coding practices, threat modeling, design reviews, and static/dynamic analysis to Engineering teams delivering core user-facing functionality.
Serve as a security SME for AI-centric features, helping teams align with AI governance, privacy, and ethical use frameworks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with internal teams (Product Managers, Engineering Leads, and Platform teams) as well as external partners to ensure alignment of security goals with product roadmaps.
Serve as a bridge between security, compliance, and engineering—translating external regulatory and customer drivers into technical security requirements.
Actively influence product development timelines and risk prioritization through strategic participation in design, architecture, and sprint planning forums.
Security Architecture & Technical Advisory:
Lead application-level security architecture reviews and define secure patterns for authentication, authorization, data protection, and API security.
Evaluate new technologies and services for security risks and support secure vendor selection and integration.
Contribute to and help evolve BetterUp’s secure development lifecycle and product security engineering standards.
What You'll Need:
8+ years of experience in application and product security roles within cloud-native and SaaS environments, with a strong emphasis on securing AI/ML systems, models, and data pipelines.
Proven success delivering security enhancements with SOC2, NIST, OWASP, CIS Benchmarks; with a huge plus with ISO 42001.
Hands-on experience with SAST/DAST tooling, threat modeling, secure code review, and vulnerability management pipelines.
Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders (including the product, engineering and go-to-market teams) as well as external partners to ensure alignment of security goals with product roadmaps.
Demonstrated ability to influence engineering teams and drive secure design decisions without formal authority.
Strong understanding of secure development practices for distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and data pipelines.
Bonus: experience supporting or operating bug bounty or coordinated vulnerability disclosure programs.
Skills & Competencies:
Strategic and pragmatic thinking with the ability to balance risk and product velocity.
Technical depth in modern cloud-native architectures and software development lifecycles.
Clear, concise communication skills for engaging engineers, executives, and customers.
Comfort with ambiguity and evolving regulatory standards in AI security and governance.
Passion for mentoring and sharing knowledge across cross-functional teams.
AI at BetterUp: Be Part of the Cutting Edge
Our team is at the forefront of AI innovation, blending human expertise with cutting-edge technology. We're looking for individuals who are excited to experiment, learn, and define best practices for AI-augmented work. If you're ready to evolve alongside technology and make a real impact, BetterUp is the place for you. During the interview process, you’ll have opportunities to showcase how you harness AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact.
Benefits: Invest in Yourself
We're committed to our mission, and that starts with taking care of our employees. Here's what we offer:
Access to BetterUp coaching for you and a friend or family member
Competitive compensation and advancement opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible paid time off
Plus, every year:
All federal/statutory holidays observed
4 BetterUp Inner Workdays (https://www.betterup.co/inner-work)
5 Volunteer Days to give back
Learning and Development stipend
Company-wide Summer & Winter breaks
Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp
401(k) self contribution
We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We encourage all interested individuals to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification.
BetterUp Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
The base salary range for this role is $232,000 - $366,000.
Protecting your privacy is important to us. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice.
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