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Lead AI Application Security Engineer

Irvine, CA Los Angeles, CA
USD 150k - 300k
Python Java .NET Kubernetes API AI Deep Learning Machine Learning
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Description

Lead AI AppSec Engineer

Team: StartupTAP

Location: Irvine, CA, Los Angeles, San Antonio, TX, New York City, New York

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: hybrid

The Opportunity
We’ve partnered with a leading global investment firm that is significantly expanding how AI is used across the enterprise. As part of that effort, they’re hiring a Lead AI Application Security Engineer to join their Information Security organization and strengthen how AI-related applications are designed, built, and operated securely.

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who brings deep application security experience and wants to apply those fundamentals to modern AI use cases inside a large, complex environment.

What You’ll Be Working On
- Applying application security best practices to AI-enabled applications, services, and workflows
- Identifying and mitigating security risks associated with Large Language Models, AI agents, and supporting platforms
- Embedding automated security checks such as SAST, SCA, and DAST into CI/CD pipelines
- Performing threat modeling using established frameworks and applying those findings in agile delivery environments
- Partnering closely with engineering, platform, and security teams to support secure development practices
- Communicating security risks clearly and effectively to both technical teams and leadership

What They’re Looking For
- 8+ years of experience across application security, information security, platform security, DevSecOps, penetration testing, or related security disciplines
- Strong understanding of AI and LLM security risks, including common failure modes and safety considerations
- Experience automating security controls and testing directly within CI/CD pipelines
- Hands-on experience with threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE and operating in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban)
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or .NET
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain security risks and tradeoffs to stakeholders

Nice to Have
- Experience with containerized and cloud-native environments (Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD, cloud providers)
- Familiarity with AI platform components such as AI gateways, model orchestration layers, or custom API-based AI workflows
- Awareness of AI and security regulatory frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, MITRE ATLAS, GDPR, or EU AI Act
Relevant security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, CISA, or similar)

Compensation
Base salary ranges by location:
- Southern California: $180,000–$285,000
- San Antonio: $150,000–$235,000
- New York: $190,000–$300,000

Compensation is aligned with experience and level.
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