Lead Security Engineer
About Us:
Here at Fireworks, we’re building the future of generative AI infrastructure. Fireworks offers the generative AI platform with the highest-quality models and the fastest, most scalable inference. We’ve been independently benchmarked to have the fastest LLM inference and have been getting great traction with innovative research projects, like our own function calling and multi-modal models. Fireworks is funded by top investors, like Benchmark and Sequoia, and we’re an ambitious, fun team composed primarily of veterans from Pytorch and Google Vertex AI.
The Role:
As the Lead Security Engineer at Fireworks AI, you will be responsible for envisioning and implementing a world class security program from the ground up. Our cutting edge infrastructure, world-class inference technology, proprietary in-house research, and the open source large language models we host operate at the most extreme scale and are prime targets for sophisticated threat actors the world over. You will be entrusted to secure our AI platform, models, and infrastructure from all manner of attackers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hardening our multi-cloud infrastructure to secure customer models and compute clusters
- Defining and implementing a right-sized Secure Software Development Lifecycle
- Performing code, architecture, and system security reviews
- Designing a scalable security program by leveraging automation wherever possible
- Secure corporate managed devices
- Conduct security assessments and risk analyses
- Ensure compliance with security frameworks, regulations, and standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in application, product, or infrastructure security
- Experience working with Python and/or Go
- Experience working with AWS, GCP, and/or Oracle Cloud
- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes concepts
- Experience integrating security tools such as Snyk or Semgrep with common CI tools such as Jenkins, Circle CI, or GitHub Actions
- A high degree of comfort working in a Linux server environment, including on the CLI
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the minimum qualifications:
- Experience securing Kubernetes clusters
- Familiarity with common web frameworks for Python and/or Go
- Experience securing multi-cloud environments
- Familiarity with Oracle Cloud security controls
- Experience working in complex codebases
- Experience working with EDR and/or XDR solutions
- Experience with IaC technology, such as Terraform
- Familiarity with mobile device management systems
- Experience securing Google Workspace
- Experience configuring identity providers such as Okta or One Login
Why Fireworks AI?
- Solve Hard Problems: Tackle challenges at the forefront of AI infrastructure, from low-latency inference to scalable model serving.
- Build What’s Next: Work with bleeding-edge technology that impacts how businesses and developers harness AI globally.
- Ownership & Impact: Join a fast-growing, passionate team where your work directly shapes the future of AI—no bureaucracy, just results.
- Learn from the Best: Collaborate with world-class engineers and AI researchers who thrive on curiosity and innovation.
Fireworks AI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all innovators.
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