About this role
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are building Watcher, a coding agent security product. We are looking for a security & control expert to help us design better threat models and control protocols against AI adversaries, and improve the effectiveness and security of Watcher.
A security & control expert embedded in the product team with three functions:
Research: Supporting Apollo's monitoring research with threat modeling, attack design, red-teaming, and trajectory analysis (~50%),
Expert view: Bring a security expert’s view of what security buyers need to make Watcher a better product (~25%),
Product security: Improve the security posture of Watcher and Apollo's product infrastructure (~25%).
This is truly a “start-up role” in the sense that you have many responsibilities and have significant say in shaping the direction of the role. This is an individual contributor role but could lead to management responsibilities eventually, if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This AI Security & Control Engineer role at apolloresearch is based in London & San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the AI Security & Control Engineer role at apolloresearch full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a AI Security & Control Engineer role in the Product department at apolloresearch.
Which team or department does the AI Security & Control Engineer at apolloresearch belong to?
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When was the AI Security & Control Engineer job at apolloresearch posted?
This AI Security & Control Engineer position at apolloresearch was posted on Jun 19, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.