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OverviewDataRobot delivers AI that maximizes impact and minimizes business risk. Our platform and applications integrate into core business processes so teams can develop, deliver, and govern AI at scale. DataRobot empowers practitioners to deliver predictive and generative AI, and enables leaders to secure their AI assets. Organizations worldwide rely on DataRobot for AI that makes sense for their business — today and in the future.Team Vision: Our purpose is to safeguard the platform, manage access effectively, build customer trust and ensure compliance. We are focused on critical capabilities upon which feature teams and customers can rely on to deliver efficient, trusted, secure, scalable, easy to consume and manage foundational access and security services. We can achieve this through collaboration across engineering to deliver successfully on these commitments.We are seeking a seasoned and forward-thinking Principal Engineer for our Security and Access Management team. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of securing our innovative platform that supports industry leading security for Agentic AI. You will be responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of our authentication and authorization services, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and reliable. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in modern identity protocols and will have a proven track record of shaping the future of security standards. You will work together with both the Engineering Manager and Product Manager of the Security and Access Management team, in a three-way partnership to direct the work of the team.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Strategy: Lead the technical direction and architecture for the team, making key decisions on technology stacks, and design patterns for identity and access management.Mentor & Guide a talented team of security engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.Roadmap & Deliverables: Translate the team's vision and business requirements into a clear technical roadmap and tangible deliverables.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product, engineering, and compliance to deliver cohesive and secure solutions.Customer Collaboration: Collaborate with customers to educate, architect and deliver security solutions for Agentic AI workloads.Authentication & Authorization Expertise: Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure authentication and authorization services using modern protocols like OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC).Serve as the in-house expert on all aspects of identity, from fundamental concepts to intricate implementation details.Stay at the cutting edge of security protocols and standards, driving the evolution of our authentication architecture.Agentic AI Security: Pioneer the security strategy for our Agentic AI platform, addressing unique challenges and threats.Threat Modeling & Security Controls: Conduct threat modeling for AI agents and multi-agent systems to identify and mitigate risks such as prompt injection, model exploitation, and data poisoning; design and implement security controls for the entire AI model lifecycle, from data ingress to model deployment and inferencing; design and implement adversarial testing strategies for DataRobot's AI platform.Standards & Compliance: Actively participate in the security community with a preference for candidates who have contributed to RFC documents related to authentication, authorization, or security best practices; ensure security practices are compliant with relevant standards and regulations; interface between auditors and engineering teams for acquiring and maintaining certifications such as FedRAMP, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4 years in a security-focused role.Deep, hands-on expertise with OAuth 2.0 and OIDC, including thorough understanding of specifications and various grant types.Proven experience designing and building highly scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems.Strong programming skills in Go, Python, Java, or Rust.Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.Experience with maintaining software delivered in an on-premise or self-managed environment.Nice to HaveMaster's degree or PhD in a relevant field.Contributions to IETF RFCs or similar technical standards documents.Experience securing AI/ML systems with focus on Agentic AI security.Familiarity with SAML, SCIM, WebAuthn.Experience with cloud-native security and identity services (AWS IAM, Google Cloud Identity, Azure AD).Open-source contributions to relevant projects.Ability to meet U.S. Government contract requirements, including U.S. Citizenship for FedRAMP readiness.The talent and dedication of our employees are at the core of DataRobot's journey to be an iconic company. We strive to attract and retain the best talent by providing competitive pay and benefits with our employees’ well-being at the core. Here’s what your benefits package may include depending on your location and local legal requirements: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Flexible Time Off Program, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and moreDataRobot Operating PrinciplesWow Our CustomersSet High StandardsBe Better Than YesterdayBe RigorousAssume Positive IntentHave the Tough ConversationsBe Better TogetherDebate, Decide, CommitDeliver ResultsOvercommunicateDataRobot is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. DataRobot is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. All applicant data is handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Policy. DataRobot delivers AI that maximizes impact and minimizes business risk. Our AI applications and platform integrate into core business processes so teams can develop, deliver, and govern AI at scale. DataRobot empowers practitioners to deliver predictive and generative AI, and enables leaders to secure their AI assets. For more information, visit our website and connect with us on LinkedIn.Important security notice: DataRobot has become aware of scams involving false offers of employment. Do not respond to offers or requests for money in recruitment. Communications from DataRobot will come from verified @datarobot.com addresses. If you encounter suspicious activity, verify the legitimacy of any job offer before providing information or paying fees.Thank you for your interest in DataRobot. 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