[Hiring] Security Engineer REMOTE USA

Position: Security Engineer

Date Posted: 27 January 2026

Industry: Cybersecurity / AI Security / Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 3+ Years

Qualification: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Salary: $105K–$125K

Location: United States (Remote)

Company: 10a Labs

Description:
10a Labs is a pioneering applied research and AI security company, trusted by AI unicorns, Fortune 10 companies, and leading U.S. tech organizations. We leverage proprietary technology, deep domain expertise, and multilingual threat intelligence to detect abuse at scale. Our team delivers advanced red teaming and tackles high-impact security and safety challenges in AI.

As a Security Engineer at 10a Labs, you will play a key role in protecting cutting-edge AI systems. You will identify vulnerabilities, integrate protections into workflows and code, and collaborate with researchers to minimize risks from adversarial actors. This position requires strong technical skills, a security-first mindset, and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.

In This Role, You Will:

• Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and red-team style testing of AI systems.
• Design and implement security controls across infrastructure, applications, and data pipelines.
• Build, operate, and maintain detection, monitoring, and incident response capabilities, including investigating incidents and driving remediation.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to integrate security best practices into the design and deployment of AI systems.
• Develop automation, tools, and documentation to improve security operations and reduce manual effort.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, particularly in AI/ML, cloud environments, and large-scale distributed systems.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Brings deep experience in cybersecurity, threat detection, or related fields.
• Thrives in high-impact, fast-moving environments such as startups, AI research labs, or security-focused teams.
• Enjoys solving complex, ambiguous problems and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Takes initiative, communicates openly, and consistently strives for high-quality results.
• Works effectively both independently and collaboratively, contributing to team objectives and managing projects responsibly.
• Can clearly communicate technical security concepts and risk trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering, application security, detection & response, or penetration testing.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, Go, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including threat modeling, code review, and DevSecOps principles.
• Solid knowledge of cloud security concepts (IAM, VPCs, encryption, logging/monitoring) and secure deployment practices.
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and scalable distributed systems.
• Ability to communicate complex security topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Very Nice To Have:

• Hands-on experience securing AI/ML systems, data pipelines, or large-scale distributed environments.
• Background in offensive security, including exploit development, red teaming, and adversary simulation.
• Awareness of AI-specific risks such as prompt injection, model theft, data poisoning, or adversarial ML.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $105K–$125K, depending on experience and location.
• Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus.
• Professional Development: Support for conferences, continuing education, or leadership training.
• Work Environment: Fully remote (U.S.-based).
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan.

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