Secure the Future of Drug Discovery: Security Engineer at Chai Discovery
Imagine building the security foundation that protects the next generation of life-saving therapies. At Chai Discovery, we're not just building AI models; we're re-architecting drug discovery, using cutting-edge AI to design molecules and revolutionize how medicines are made. We’re backed by top-tier investors like OpenAI, Thrive Capital, and Dimension, and are poised for rapid growth and impact.
Our founding team comprises leading researchers with groundbreaking achievements at top AI labs. We've pioneered protein language modeling, developed state-of-the-art folding algorithms, and built AI solutions adopted by top pharma companies. Now, we're looking for a passionate and experienced Security Engineer to join us on this mission.
Your Mission: Build the Unbreakable Shield
As a Security Engineer at Chai Discovery, you'll be at the forefront of securing our AI-driven drug discovery platform. You'll be the technical and strategic leader, building and evolving a robust security posture that protects our invaluable data and models. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to turning breakthrough science into medicines that impact millions.
Here's how you'll make an impact:
Lead and Grow a Security Team: Mentor and guide a small but growing team of security engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and security excellence.
Architect Secure Solutions: Partner with product and infrastructure teams to design, implement, and continuously improve secure-by-design solutions that scale with our rapid growth.
Incident Response Commander: Design, deploy, and operate detection & response capabilities. Lead incident response for high-severity security incidents, coordinating investigation, containment, and remediation with precision.
Shape Security Strategy: Define and execute the company's security roadmap, balancing R&D velocity, compliance requirements, and business risk in a dynamic environment.
We're entering a pivotal stage where our models are tackling real-world therapeutic engineering challenges. This is more than just a security role; it's a chance to shape the future of drug discovery by securing some of the most advanced AI drug design models ever built.
Are You the Architect of Our Security Fortress?
We're looking for a builder-mindset security leader who is passionate about setting the gold standard for protecting AI-driven drug discovery. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.
Here's what we're looking for:
Significant Security Experience:
8+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 2 years leading or managing engineering teams.
Expertise in cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container security (Docker/Kubernetes).
Hands-on experience building and operating detection & response pipelines and managing incidents from start to finish.
Deep understanding of network protocols, authentication, encryption, and modern zero-trust architectures.
Familiarity with compliance and risk frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) and the ability to translate requirements into effective technical controls.
Technical Leadership:
Ability to architect and enforce zero-trust network segmentation, IAM policies, and least-privilege access controls.
Proven ability to define a security-engineering roadmap that balances R&D velocity, compliance, and business risk.
Track record of producing clear security metrics, KPIs, and risk-posture updates for executives and boards.
Collaboration and Mindset:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate complex security concepts to diverse audiences.
Comfortable partnering with DevOps, ML infrastructure, compliance, and legal teams to embed security into every layer of the technology stack.
Ability to lead and mentor a team of security engineers, setting clear objectives and reviewing performance.
Thrives in fast-moving, high-ambiguity environments where first-principles thinking is valued over rigid processes.
Why Join Chai Discovery?
We offer a unique opportunity to work on the cutting edge of AI-driven drug discovery, with a world-class team and the chance to make a real difference in the world.
Frontier Technology: Develop the next frontier of AI-driven drug discovery, fundamentally changing how new therapeutics are created.
World-Class Team: Collaborate with renowned leaders in AI x biology and technology, individuals who have driven some of the most impactful advancements in the field.
Competitive Compensation: Receive a highly competitive salary, equity package, and comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits.
Velocity and Ownership: Experience continuous learning and rapid career growth in a fast-paced environment where every team member owns a significant part of the roadmap.
Strong Team Culture: Join a collaborative and supportive startup culture within a small, high-energy team guided by our mission to increase the efficiency of creating new medicines and positively impact millions of lives.
Ready to Secure the Future of Medicine? Apply Today!