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title: 'Staff AI Security Engineer at FanDuel'
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# Staff AI Security Engineer at FanDuel

- **Company:** FanDuel
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-05-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://www.fanduel.careers/open-positions?gh_jid=7966551

## Job description

## THE POSITION

Our roster has an opening with your name on it

As a Staff AI Security Engineer, you'll drive how FanDuel builds and uses AI securely, from the engineers shipping production agents and models to the business use cases they power. You'll turn security into the path of least resistance and catch risk before it reaches production, across FanDuel's AI gateway, agent orchestration layer, and the growing MCP tool ecosystem.

This role sits within Security and works in close, day-to-day partnership with the teams building and operating FanDuel's AI platform. You'll help shape platform security standards, red team the agents and reference workflows running on it, and make sure security controls are built into the platform itself as it matures, rather than left to individual application teams.

Success in this role means AI/LLM and agentic security is treated as a property of the platform, enforced at the gateway and orchestration layer, not something each team reinvents.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

## THE GAME PLAN

- Define the AI security roadmap: Own the multi-year AI and agentic security roadmap for FanDuel—the vision, strategy, and standards—developed jointly with the teams building the AI platform, so platform and security standards are one bar, not two.
- Secure the inference and agent stack: Drive AI/LLM and agentic security architecture across the platform as it's built out: the AI gateway and MCP tool registry, the agent orchestration layer, the skills and capability catalogue, and the evals and observability pipeline. Define controls, guardrails, and monitoring for prompt injection, jailbreaking, insecure output handling, training and retrieval data poisoning, model and data supply-chain risk, and excessive agent agency.
- Own the MCP and tool-use attack surface: Define security requirements for MCP server registration, tool authentication and authorization, and agent-to-tool trust boundaries—from tool poisoning and confused-deputy patterns to unauthenticated or over-privileged tool access.
- Stand up AI red-teaming: Build and run AI red-teaming and adversarial testing so failure modes are found before they reach production, and partner with the platform teams to feed those results into the platform's review process.
- Own the AI security governance model: defining assessment frameworks using OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, and NIST AI RMF to give engineering teams a clear path to shipping AI features safely.
- Automate and scale: Build automation and tooling—automated red-team and adversarial test suites, policy-as-code for the gateway—that turns AI security into a scalable, repeatable, secure-by-default system rather than manual review.
- Partner and mentor: Partner across Security, the AI platform teams, and the business to shape direction and trade-offs. Mentor engineers on both sides and help grow AI security capability across the organization.

## THE STATS

What we're looking for in our next teammate

- Deep, hands-on security engineering experience embedded in the software development lifecycle, from design and code review through CI/CD, deployment, and production.
- Hands-on AI/LLM and agentic security experience: you understand how these systems fail in practice (prompt injection, jailbreaking, insecure output handling, data and model poisoning, excessive agency, tool-use exploits) and have strong, defensible opinions on how to secure them.
- Working knowledge of the AI-specific security frameworks (OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, NIST AI RMF), and a pragmatic view on how established frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, SOC 2) extend to AI systems.
- Experience securing AI or agent infrastructure such as API gateways, agent orchestration platforms, or MCP/tool-registry architectures is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with LLM red-teaming and adversarial testing tooling (e.g., Garak, PyRIT, Rebuff, Lakera Guard, or equivalent) and LLM eval/observability platforms, or a real eagerness to build depth here.
- A demonstrated track record of defining and delivering multi-year security strategy in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
- Strong experience building and scaling reusable security patterns and assets across an engineering organization.
- A track record of building automation and tooling that scales security capabilities and reduces manual toil.
- Familiarity with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), CI/CD pipelines, and software development environments at scale.
- Solid coding skills in at least one modern programming language (Python, Go, or similar).
- Experience mentoring senior engineers and shaping technical culture across an organization.
- Comfortable partnering closely with a platform engineering org (not just application teams) to embed controls at the infrastructure level.

This is a new and fast-moving field. If you bring strong security engineering fundamentals and a real track record extending into AI, we'd like to hear from you even if you don't check every box above.

## ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.

In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

## PLAYER BENEFITS

We treat our team right

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits , pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: [FanDuel Total Rewards](https://fanduelbenefits.com/). *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

The applicable salary range for this position is $184,000 - $241,500 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email Benefits@fanduel.com.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

#LI-Hybrid

## About FanDuel

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: FanDuel is America’s #1 Sportsbook and premier mobile gaming company, offering a suite of sports betting, daily fantasy, online casino, and horse racing entertainment experiences.
- **Entity Type**: Private subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT), a publicly traded parent company
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Nigel Eccles, Lesley Eccles, Chris Stafford, Rob Jones, Tom Griffiths

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Online sports betting, daily fantasy sports, iGaming (online casino), horse racing, sports media/television
- Target customers: B2C — sports fans and gaming enthusiasts across North America
- Mission or purpose statement: To set the standard for responsible gaming while giving sports fans new ways to engage with the games they love and helping fans win every day.

## Products & Services
- **[FanDuel Sportsbook](https://www.fanduel.com/about)**: Online and mobile sports betting platform offering wagers on major sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, etc.), live in-play betting, and Same Game Parlay (a first-of-its-kind product in the U.S.)
- **[FanDuel Fantasy](https://www.fanduel.com/about)**: Daily fantasy sports platform where users draft teams and compete for cash prizes across a wide range of sports
- **[FanDuel Casino](https://www.fanduel.com/about)**: Online casino platform offering slots, table games, and live dealer experiences, launched in New Jersey in July 2021
- **[FanDuel Racing](https://www.fanduel.com/about)**: Horse racing betting platform (formerly TVG), offering live odds, race replays, and wagering on tracks worldwide
- **[FanDuel TV](https://www.fanduel.com/about)**: Broadly distributed television network featuring original sports programming like “Up & Adams” and “Run It Back,” alongside live horse racing coverage
- **[FanDuel Predicts](https://www.fanduel.com/about)**: A predictive betting product (in partnership with CME Group) allowing customers to bet on financial indicators, cultural moments, and more
- **[FanDuel Faceoff](https://www.fanduel.com/about)**: Peer-to-peer fantasy product (formerly FanDuel Picks) launched in select states in September 2022

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed for FanDuel directly; parent company Flutter Entertainment has a market cap of approximately $45-50 billion (as of mid-2025)
- **Key Metric**: America’s #1 Sportsbook and iGaming brand by market share; nearly 4,000 employees
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Flutter Entertainment (parent company, acquired FanDuel in July 2018); official sports betting partner of the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL; founding member of the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA)
- **Growth Signals**: Explosive growth from 2013-2015 in daily fantasy; rapid expansion into sports betting post-2018 PASPA repeal; launched online casino in 2021; rebranded TVG network as FanDuel TV; expanded into Canada with offices in Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto; continues to hire across the US, UK, and Canada

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover scale in daily fantasy**: Established brand trust and a massive user base before sports betting legalization
- **Market-leading position**: America’s #1 Sportsbook, giving it a dominant share in the most lucrative U.S. betting market
- **Integrated product ecosystem**: A single account gives users access to sportsbook, casino, fantasy, racing, and predictive betting — creating high switching costs and cross-sell opportunities
- **Flutter Entertainment backing**: Access to the resources, technology, and global expertise of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming operator
- **Official league partnerships**: Exclusive partnerships with the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL provide brand credibility and data access
- **Innovation track record**: Pioneered Same Game Parlay in the U.S.; first to market with many product features
- **Responsible gaming leadership**: Founding member of ROGA; industry-leading responsible gaming tools and customer protections

## Strategic Focus
- **Geographic expansion**: Continuing to enter new states as sports betting and iGaming are legalized, plus building presence in Canada
- **Product innovation**: Developing new betting formats (e.g., Predicts, Faceoff) and enhancing the mobile experience
- **Media integration**: Growing FanDuel TV as a content and brand-building platform to drive customer acquisition and engagement
- **Responsible gaming**: Deepening commitment to customer protection and industry-wide responsible gaming standards
- **Technology and platform scaling**: Building a fast, secure, and rock-solid platform in one of the most regulated markets in the world

## Why Work Here
- **Culture and principles**: FanDuel operates on a set of core principles including “One Team,” “Own the Outcome,” “Assume Positive Intent,” “Challenge Then Commit,” “Stay Humble Stay Hungry,” and “Win with Integrity” [fanduel.careers](https://www.fanduel.careers/fanduel-life/)
- **Work environment**: Hybrid and remote options available depending on role and location; offices in New York City (HQ), Atlanta, Jersey City, Los Angeles, Edinburgh (Scotland), Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto
- **Benefits**: Competitive salaries, cash bonuses based on personal and company performance, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare, mental health resources, fitness perks, family planning support; UK employees have certified Mental Health Champions in-office
- **Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)**: Seven ERGs providing community, engagement, and professional development opportunities; monthly themed happy hours and social events (intramural sports, workout classes, line dancing)
- **Learning and development**: Strong emphasis on continuous learning, leadership development, and career growth
- **Engineering culture**: Teams work on cutting-edge tech in cybersecurity, data science, AI, cloud, platform engineering, and software engineering — in a highly regulated, high-stakes environment that demands innovation and reliability
- **Mission-driven work**: Employees are directly responsible for creating experiences that millions of fans trust and enjoy, with real money on the line — making customer focus and integrity paramount

## Sources
1. [FanDuel About Page](https://www.fanduel.com/about)
2. [FanDuel Our Story](https://www.fanduel.com/about/our-story)
3. [FanDuel Careers - FanDuel Life](https://www.fanduel.careers/fanduel-life/)
4. [FanDuel Careers - Home](https://www.fanduel.careers/)
5. [FanDuel Careers - Open Positions](https://www.fanduel.careers/open-positions/)

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