[Remote] Principal Engineer, AI Security

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Granicus is a company focused on transforming the Govtech industry through technology that connects governments with their constituents. They are seeking a Principal Engineer in AI Security to lead the development of AI security capabilities and control planes, ensuring secure adoption of AI and defense against AI-enabled threats.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement scalable controls for AI-enabled development and operationsEstablish secure patterns for: LLMs and agents, AI-assisted development, model and inference access, data protection and governance, AI telemetry and visibilityCreate guardrails that enable safe AI adoption without slowing engineering velocityPartner with Product Security and Engineering to evolve the SDLC for an AI-enabled worldEmbed security directly into developer workflows through: pipeline enforcement, AI-aware testing, secure coding patterns, and automated controlsHelp shift vulnerability management from reactive patching toward systemic risk reductionPartner with Cyber Defense teams to address how AI changes: attacker behavior, detection and response, vulnerability exploitation, and operational tempoPrototype and implement AI-enabled approaches for: detection engineering, prioritization, and security operations automationTranslate emerging AI risks into actionable engineering strategyIdentify high-risk gaps and drive practical solutionsEstablish scalable architectural and implementation patterns across teamsServe as a senior technical advisor across security and engineering organizationsPrototype systems, controls, and integrations directlyEvaluate emerging AI tooling, technologies, and attack techniquesContribute code, architecture, and technical designs where neededSkills10+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Product Security, Application Security, Platform Security, or related technical disciplinesExperience operating as a senior or principal-level technical leader across multiple engineering domainsDeep familiarity with LLMs, copilots, agents, AI-assisted development, and AI-enabled workflowsStrong understanding of how AI changes SDLC practices, attack surfaces, vulnerability management, identity and access models, and security operationsActively builds and experiments with AI technologiesExperience securing AI-enabled applications or platforms in productionFamiliarity with adversarial AI, prompt injection, model abuse, or AI red teamingExperience integrating security controls into large-scale engineering workflowsSaaS, cloud-native, or regulated industry experienceStrong background in cloud-native architectures, APIs and distributed systems, CI/CD and developer tooling, security automation, and secure software engineeringAbility to design pragmatic, scalable security controls and patternsBuilder mentality with strong systems-thinking capabilityPragmatic, execution-oriented, and comfortable operating in ambiguityAble to influence teams without relying on formal authorityFocused on solving real problems—not implementing theoretical frameworkBenefitsFlexible Time Off – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.Company-Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment.Multiple Health Plan Options – Including a 100% employer-paid plan.Employer HSA Contributions – When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.Fitness Reimbursement Program – Stay active, your way.On-Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.Paid Parental Leave – For both birthing and non-birthing parents.Traditional & Roth 401(k) – With a generous company match.Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.Online Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development.Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.Company OverviewGranicus provides technology that empowers government organizations to create better lives for the people they serve. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.granicus.com.Company H1B SponsorshipGranicus has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 2 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.