Senior AI Security Engineer II

Deep experience across AI security, application security, cloud security or security engineering, with hands-on exposure to LLMs, RAG systems and AI APIs

Shape how AI security is embedded across Zip’s next generation products, LLM applications and agentic workflows, helping protect millions of customers and merchants

Hybrid working flexibility, with team connection days in our Sydney or Melbourne offices

Zipsters work on a broad range of initiatives, and our skills and experiences all look a little different. What really matters to us is that you’re a great fit with our four Values, and have a desire to learn and grow.
So whether you meet some or all of the desirable attributes below, we’d still love to hear from you:
5+ years experience across security engineering, application security, cloud security, product security, security architecture, penetration testing or red teaming
Hands-on experience securing or reviewing AI/ML, LLM, RAG or agent-based systems
Threat modelling capabilities with the ability to translate security risk into practical engineering outcomes
Experience across web and API security, IAM, secrets management, secure SDLC, cloud security, logging, detection and incident response
Programming experience with Python or another modern programming language
Familiarity with LLM architectures, vector databases, embeddings, AI agents and modern AI data flows
Exposure to frameworks such as OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, NIST AI RMF, Google SAIF or ISO/IEC 42001 is highly regarded
Expert communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and business teams
A mindset that embraces AI and new tools to adapt, learn and grow.
An aptitude for identifying and managing risks. Whether you are a People Manager or an Individual Contributor, we are all leaders at Zip, therefore effective risk management is important to how we run our business and part of all our roles.
Our values in your DNA: Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together and Change the Game

As we write this next exciting chapter in our story, we will continue to move at pace and embrace change. For you, this might mean opportunities to learn new skills with hands-on experience, broader responsibilities, or the buzz of seeing your work impact customers faster.  
Zip is a place where you’ll get out exactly what you put in. When you join the team, we'll do our best to make sure you can be yourself and surround yourself with smart, friendly colleagues and leaders who have your back, so that you can make the big things happen.
Zipsters tell us these are just some of the best things about working here. You’ll also receive:
25 days paid leave annually, including birthday leave and quarterly wellbeing days
16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, and 4 weeks for supporting carers
Family support policies including miscarriage bereavement leave and domestic violence leave
Mental health and wellness initiatives, including $299 annual wellbeing allowance, free access for you and family members to our EAP service Sonder, discounted private health insurance and great rates on fitness sessions through ClassPass
2 days paid volunteering leave per year
Access to the Flare Benefits Hub and Novated Leasing for savings across lifestyle, essentials and wellbeing
Fee-free Zip products, and discounts with Zip merchant partners
Team social events, epic offices, free breakfast daily, and weekly free lunches