Secure the Future of AI with Fiddler AI
At Fiddler, we're on a mission to build trust into AI, ensuring its responsible and secure deployment across industries. We understand the profound impact of AI and are committed to helping organizations build trustworthy, transparent, and secure AI solutions. With the rise of Generative AI and Agents, the need for robust security measures has never been greater. That's where you come in.
We partner with AI-first companies, empowering them to monitor, evaluate, secure, analyze, and improve their AI solutions. Our platform provides engineering teams and business stakeholders with deep insights into the "what," "why," and "how" behind AI outcomes.
Why Fiddler?
Impact: Be at the forefront of securing AI applications at scale, making a real difference in how AI is developed and deployed.
Innovation: Join a pioneering company in AI Observability, shaping the future of responsible AI.
Growth: Thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment with monumental learning opportunities.
Team: Collaborate with a rapidly growing team of intelligent, empathetic, and driven individuals.
Recognition: Be part of a company recognized as a leader in AI Observability (a16z Data50, CB Insights AI 100, WEF Technology Pioneer, Forbes AI 50).
About the Founders
Fiddler AI is led by Krishna Gade (engineering leader at Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Microsoft) and Amit Paka (product leader at Microsoft, Samsung, Paypal, and two-time founder). We are backed by leading investors like Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Lux Capital.
The Mission: Principal Security Engineer
As our first Security Engineer, you'll have the unique opportunity to define and drive the security foundation for our next-generation developer platform that powers responsible AI. Your work will ensure that every product we build and every model our customers deploy is secure, trustworthy, and compliant from the ground up.
You'll be a key player in embedding security into our development lifecycle, enabling rapid innovation without compromising safety. You'll also lead the execution of our compliance roadmap (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) and implement the technical controls that safeguard our multi-cloud AI platform.
The Team
Our Platform Engineering team is a talented and experienced group of engineers who are passionate about building the foundation that powers Fiddler’s AI platform. We are a mix of local and remote members who value open communication, transparency, and genuine teamwork. We have a "get stuff done" attitude and are always ready to lend a hand, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together.
What You'll Do
Develop and execute a comprehensive security roadmap addressing current and future threats, including cloud security, application security, and incident response.
Implement key security features and infrastructure improvements using tools like GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Python, while delegating other initiatives to engineering teams for end-to-end delivery.
Own end-to-end compliance processes, including SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, and HIPAA, by defining and updating controls, providing evidence during audits, etc.
Lead incident response efforts, developing and testing incident response plans, and coordinating the response to security incidents, collaborating with other engineers for proactive security measures.
What We're Looking For
5+ years of security engineering experience.
Proven experience as a senior security professional in a startup environment.
Deep understanding of security principles and best practices, as well as infrastructure engineering (DevSecOps).
Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies in the cloud, vulnerability management, and incident response.
Coding experience in Python and/or Golang, specifically for infrastructure tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A proactive, results-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and drive them across teams.
Comfortable with ambiguity and a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Hands-on experience with AWS technologies (e.g., EC2, VPC, NLB, etc.).
A passion for security and a desire to stay current with the latest threats and technologies.
Ability to work at our Palo Alto office 2-3 days a week.
Compensation
$192,500 - $295,000 for Bay Area
The salary range reflects the expected compensation for this role and does not include other potential components of our competitive compensation package and benefits. Actual pay will be determined based on your experience, skills, location, and other job-related factors.
Fiddler is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. If you require special accommodations during the interview process or while performing job duties, please inform the recruiter.
Important Note: Be cautious of job scams. Our recruiters use @fiddler.ai email addresses exclusively. We do not conduct interviews via text or instant message or request sensitive personal information such as bank account or social security numbers in the US.