Understand what the ads ask for and how to stand out.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
OpenAI has 35 open security engineer / analyst jobs in 4 states, 2 of them posted in the last 7 days.
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 6 |
| Security Engineer | 5 |
| Forward Deployed Engineer | 2 |
| Communications Lead | 1 |
| Program Manager | 1 |
| Enterprise Security Engineer | 1 |
| Account Director | 1 |
| Vendor Security Technical Program Manager | 1 |
| Cyber Enablement Lead | 1 |
| Strategic Delivery Lead | 1 |
| Security Program Manager | 1 |
| Developer Experience Engineer | 1 |
Most of these ads do not state a level.
35 of 35 listings publish a range. The median range is $266,000 – $370,000 a year (the employer's own figures)
24 of 35 ads mention a remote or flexible location.
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| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | California | 19 | 54% |
| Washington | District of Columbia | 5 | 14% |
| New York | New York | 2 | 6% |
| Seattle | Washington | 2 | 6% |
We counted how often OpenAI's own 35 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 13 of 35 ads (37%) state a number of years. The median is 5 years; 100% ask for 5 or more and 23% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 1 | 3% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Background check or drug test | 35 | 100% |
| Security clearance mentioned | 4 | 11% |
| U.S. person / export-control (ITAR, EAR) rules | 1 | 3% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Relocation mentioned | 17 | 49% |
| On-site or in-person work | 16 | 46% |
| Travel mentioned | 7 | 20% |
| Nights, weekends, holidays or on-call | 1 | 3% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| aws | 9 | 26% |
| c++ | 9 | 26% |
| azure | 8 | 23% |
| python | 7 | 20% |
| kubernetes | 6 | 17% |
| gcp | 4 | 11% |
| java | 3 | 9% |
| excel | 2 | 6% |
| sap | 1 | 3% |
| linux | 1 | 3% |
First, cover the basics the ads ask for most (see the requirements above: aws (26%), c++ (26%), azure (23%), python (20%)). Then look at what separates higher-paid ads:
Among the 35 ads that publish a pay range, we compared the median pay of ads that name each item with ads that do not. This is a correlation in the ads, not a promise: an item can pay more because it comes with senior roles.
| Item named in the ad ⇅ | Ads naming it ⇅ | Ads not naming it ⇅ | Median pay midpoint with it ⇅ | Difference vs ads without it ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| c++ | 9 | 26 | $355,500 | +$57,500 |
| azure | 8 | 27 | $355,500 | +$57,500 |
| aws | 9 | 26 | $355,500 | +$57,500 |
| python | 7 | 28 | $355,500 | +$50,500 |
| kubernetes | 6 | 29 | $355,500 | +$50,500 |
We describe only what the ads state. We do not know how recruiters rank candidates.
Where else the same role family is open, with the pay each posts:
| Employer ⇅ | Open security engineer / analyst jobs ⇅ | Posted range (median, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | 138 | not published |
| Deloitte | 62 | not published |
| Anthropic | 42 | $320,000 – $405,000 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 36 | not published |
| Apple | 29 | not published |
| JPMorgan Chase | 27 | not published |
| Rocket Lab Corporation | 23 | $115,000 – $150,000 |
| Salesforce | 22 | not published |
| Kyndryl | 21 | not published |
| Bank of America | 20 | not published |
| CoreWeave | 18 | not published |
| Databricks | 17 | $190,000 – $260,900 |
| Uber | 16 | not published |
| Sandia National Laboratories | 16 | not published |
| Samsara Inc. | 16 | $165,200 – $295,000 |
35 open today, 2 posted in the last 7 days.
Mostly in San Francisco, CA (19), Washington, DC (5), New York, NY (2).