Principal Security Engineer
Apollo Research
About this role
Apollo Research is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead and develop their security program, manage relationships with partners, and ensure security compliance within their AI research organization. The role involves building security practices from scratch, implementing security controls, and collaborating with engineering and partner teams.
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About Apollo Research
apolloresearch.aiApollo Research is an independent AI safety research organization focused on reducing dangerous capabilities in advanced models, with particular emphasis on deceptive or “scheming” behaviors. They design model evaluations and conduct interpretability research to better understand state-of-the-art systems and detect emerging risks. Their governance team also provides technical guidance to global policymakers and stakeholders to help shape safer deployment and oversight as AI systems become more widely integrated.
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About Apollo Research
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$130k – $200k
per year