Posting Date
11/21/20252000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of AmericaAs a Senior AI and Application Security Engineer you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities within software applications and AI systems. You’ll design and implement security architectures, perform code reviews, penetration testing, and lead security assessments to ensure our products are secure-by-design.
You will collaborate closely with development and product teams to integrate secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle and prevent risks before they emerge. Additionally, you’ll provide expert security guidance to developers and stakeholders, helping to foster a culture of security awareness across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement security architectures for AI integrations, including agent security, prompt injection prevention, and workflow validation
Establish secure-by-design principles and patterns for AI systems that enable teams to build secure capabilities efficiently
Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for AI features and multi-agent orchestration platforms
Develop and maintain security standards for AI model integration, data handling, and agent communication protocols
Provide consultation on AI security engineering decisions and trade-offs
Create architectural documentation and reference implementations that accelerate secure AI development
Stay current with emerging AI security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to balance security requirements with product velocity
Mentor engineers on AI security architecture principles
Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and data privacy regulations
What You’ll Bring
Experience in cloud or application security
Working knowledge of AI system architectures and related security risks
Familiarity with threat modeling and security architecture for complex distributed systems
Experience designing security controls for distributed applications and automated workflows
Track record of developing and adopting security standards across engineering organizations
Strong knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps methodologies
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences
Experience with AI frameworks, agent architectures, and orchestration platforms
Demonstrated ability to balance security and business objectives
Strong collaboration and influence skills across cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Eagerness to deepen expertise in AI workflow validation, agent testing, and monitoring methodologies
Understanding of AI regulatory compliance and governance frameworks, including emerging global standards
Proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with modern AI frameworks and tooling; Google Cloud Platform is a plus
Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or IAPP AIGP (or equivalent)
Experience with DevSecOps platforms and automation pipelines (e.g., GitLab)
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $84,000.00 - $133,000.00 per year.
If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $64,350.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $64,350.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $60,405.80/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $16.50/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $16.50/hour, Remainder of New York state: $15.50/hourWashington Exempt: $77,968.80/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $17.66/hour, Burien: $21.16/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.29/hour, Renton: $20.90/hour, Seattle: $20.76/hour, Tukwila: $21.10/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $16.66/hour
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.