Semgrep, Inc
About the role
As an AI product engineer on Semgrep’s Code team, you’ll apply cutting-edge AI/ML tools from industry leaders to build user-facing security tools that help developers write and ship secure software faster. Semgrep’s Code product identifies real vulnerabilities without slowing developers down, delivering actionable, accurate, and intuitive results. You’ll learn about the application-security space, mentor other engineers, collaborate with product managers, security researchers, and application developers, and shape features our customers love. Your work will be key to making Semgrep the world’s leading code analysis project and trusted security platform. You will:
Integrate AI platform APIs into the Code product Develop and refine LLM prompt chains for real developer use cases Experiment with the latest AI/ML advances and determine how they can be productized Evaluate and fine-tune ML models using human- and machine-generated data Learn directly from users to understand their needs and deliver features that help them secure their code Work on major product initiatives end-to-end, from design and prototyping through implementation and deployment Contribute to technical discussions, roadmap planning, and mentoring within the team You are ideal for this role if you have:
5+ years of experience writing production software Curiosity and a love of new technologies, especially AI/ML Experience experimenting with GPT-4/GPT-5, Codex, Claude, or other LLMs; familiarity with ML algorithms and applied research Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where prototypes are rapidly iterated or discarded Strong Python skills (experience with other languages a plus) Interest in prompt engineering, embeddings, and vector databases Excitement about building for customers, iterating fast, and seeing solutions solve real developer problems Excellent and proactive communication skills, both verbal and written You may work on
Building new detection capabilities that utilize fast, deterministic static analysis technologies within an autonomous LLM-driven agentic code analysis pipeline Identifying causes of and solving for non-determinism in model output Generating real-time, AI-powered remediation guidance for vulnerabilities in developers’ own code Automatically drafting secure code suggestions that align with project context and frameworks Building and orchestrating purpose-built custom agents for evaluating and triaging code security risks Enhancing the IDE experience with AI-assisted security insights and explanations Experimenting with AI-powered rule generation to help customers expand and tailor their Code product usage Compensation
Salary Range: $176,000 - $207,000 Our compensation package includes equity and benefits in addition to salary. Please note that the range listed is for someone based in the San Francisco Bay Area. What we offer
We aim to fairly compensate every Semgrep employee with a system that rewards all contributors. We generate internal compensation bands that are updated based on market data to be above the average for comparable roles. We also invest in well-being and long-term success with comprehensive health plans, generous vacation time, 401k, learning stipends, and more. Our benefits are for everyone, including options for quiet work space or adjusted hours as needed. Who we are
We value diverse backgrounds and a culture of respect and honesty. Semgrep is an equal-opportunity employer and we welcome a wide range of experiences and perspectives. If you’re exceptional in your role and share Semgrep’s mission and values, you belong here. Apply for this job
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As an AI product engineer on Semgrep’s Code team, you’ll apply cutting-edge AI/ML tools from industry leaders to build user-facing security tools that help developers write and ship secure software faster. Semgrep’s Code product identifies real vulnerabilities without slowing developers down, delivering actionable, accurate, and intuitive results. You’ll learn about the application-security space, mentor other engineers, collaborate with product managers, security researchers, and application developers, and shape features our customers love. Your work will be key to making Semgrep the world’s leading code analysis project and trusted security platform. You will:
Integrate AI platform APIs into the Code product Develop and refine LLM prompt chains for real developer use cases Experiment with the latest AI/ML advances and determine how they can be productized Evaluate and fine-tune ML models using human- and machine-generated data Learn directly from users to understand their needs and deliver features that help them secure their code Work on major product initiatives end-to-end, from design and prototyping through implementation and deployment Contribute to technical discussions, roadmap planning, and mentoring within the team You are ideal for this role if you have:
5+ years of experience writing production software Curiosity and a love of new technologies, especially AI/ML Experience experimenting with GPT-4/GPT-5, Codex, Claude, or other LLMs; familiarity with ML algorithms and applied research Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where prototypes are rapidly iterated or discarded Strong Python skills (experience with other languages a plus) Interest in prompt engineering, embeddings, and vector databases Excitement about building for customers, iterating fast, and seeing solutions solve real developer problems Excellent and proactive communication skills, both verbal and written You may work on
Building new detection capabilities that utilize fast, deterministic static analysis technologies within an autonomous LLM-driven agentic code analysis pipeline Identifying causes of and solving for non-determinism in model output Generating real-time, AI-powered remediation guidance for vulnerabilities in developers’ own code Automatically drafting secure code suggestions that align with project context and frameworks Building and orchestrating purpose-built custom agents for evaluating and triaging code security risks Enhancing the IDE experience with AI-assisted security insights and explanations Experimenting with AI-powered rule generation to help customers expand and tailor their Code product usage Compensation
Salary Range: $176,000 - $207,000 Our compensation package includes equity and benefits in addition to salary. Please note that the range listed is for someone based in the San Francisco Bay Area. What we offer
We aim to fairly compensate every Semgrep employee with a system that rewards all contributors. We generate internal compensation bands that are updated based on market data to be above the average for comparable roles. We also invest in well-being and long-term success with comprehensive health plans, generous vacation time, 401k, learning stipends, and more. Our benefits are for everyone, including options for quiet work space or adjusted hours as needed. Who we are
We value diverse backgrounds and a culture of respect and honesty. Semgrep is an equal-opportunity employer and we welcome a wide range of experiences and perspectives. If you’re exceptional in your role and share Semgrep’s mission and values, you belong here. Apply for this job
Interested in building your career at Semgrep? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
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