AI Infrastructure Security Engineer
About the job
- Have 5+ years of experience in security engineering, infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering with hands-on experience building or securing production systems at scale.
- Be fluent in cloud security fundamentals, including identity and access management, networking, key management services, secrets, and isolation, across Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure.
- Have designed and implemented secure systems end-to-end rather than only reviewing them after implementation.
- Have hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container security, and Linux systems.
- Think in terms of threat models, trust boundaries, and failure modes and translate them into concrete controls.
- Have experience with authentication and authorization systems, secrets management, and cryptography basics.
- Be a hands-on builder who writes code, ships infrastructure, and partners directly with infrastructure and platform engineers.
- Thrive in ambiguous, high-agency environments and take ownership of the infrastructure security function as it grows.
- Build the security foundations of the AI platform, including identity, isolation, secrets management, and access control across cloud and Kubernetes environments.
- Harden infrastructure end-to-end, from cloud networking and service meshes to continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and the data and model pipelines powering the AI capabilities.
- Implement Zero Trust principles and machine identity across workloads, including short-lived credentials, least-privilege access, and encrypted service communication.
- Protect customer data and agent workloads by designing secure execution environments and data access pathways for code and actions taken by agents.
- Build security guardrails directly into infrastructure and deployment workflows using Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform.
- Own threat modeling across infrastructure layers by identifying and remediating risks before they become incidents.
- Own security for forward-deployed infrastructure by designing and hardening bespoke virtual private clouds and customer-environment deployments.
- Partner with platform, infrastructure, product, and machine learning teams to ship code and infrastructure together with secure-by-default systems.
- Experience with machine learning systems or multi-tenant platform isolation.
- Familiarity with service mesh and zero-trust architectures.
- Proficiency in Go, Python, or a similar language for automation and tooling.
About the company
BrainCo develops non-invasive brain-computer interface technology that translates EEG and muscle signals into commands to control devices. Its products include the BrainRobotics hand prosthetic, which uses AI to decode muscle signals so users can move individual fingers, and EEG headbands like FocusCalm, Eassleep, and OxyZen for education, wellness, sleep, and meditation. The company operates across medical devices, digital health, and neuro-wellness, with an FDA-certified prosthetic hand and a global presence (HQ in China with a US office). Its goal is to make high-functioning neurotechnology more affordable and accessible while expanding applications in health, learning, and well-being.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$30M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2025
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What believers are saying
- September 27, 2026 Qatar partnership opens government pilots across healthcare, energy, and finance.
- September 2025 Brain Co. reported ten Global 2000 customers and hundreds of millions value.
- OpenAI access accelerates product shipping as new models arrive, improving enterprise adoption speed.
What critics are saying
- October 2025 Inception partnership increases dependence on third-party model and channel partners.
- September 2025 stealth exit with 40 employees leaves execution risk against Palantir, OpenAI, and consultancies.
- If Qatar or Global 2000 pilots stall in 2026, Brain Co. lacks durable revenue.
What makes Brain Co. unique
- September 2025 launch paired a $30 million Series A and OpenAI partnership.
- CEO Clemens Mewald brings Google Brain, Databricks, and Instabase enterprise AI experience.
- Brain Co. ships vertical AI applications for governments, healthcare, energy, and hospitality.
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Health Insurance
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Commuter Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
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-8%Partnership between Investment Promotion Agency and "Brain Co" to drive digital transformation in Qatar September 27, 2026, 12:56 pm Doha - QNA The Investment Promotion Agency announced a partnership with Brain Co, which specializes in applied artificial intelligence solutions and is headquartered in Silicon Valley, to support digital transformation efforts in the State of Qatar and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in a number of sectors. The Investment Promotion Agency explained in a statement today that this partnership establishes a framework for cooperation between the two sides to identify opportunities for the use of artificial intelligence and develop initiatives and pilot projects for its application, in cooperation with relevant entities in the public and private sectors in the State of Qatar. The cooperation will focus on harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence to develop practical solutions, thereby enhancing institutional efficiency, raising competitiveness, and opening the way for new applications in vital sectors within the Qatari economy. Under the partnership, the Investment Promotion Agency will support Brain Co's expansion in the Qatari and regional markets by facilitating its access to relevant government and private entities, connecting it with investment opportunities and promising areas of cooperation, as well as supporting its engagement in the growing technology and innovation ecosystem in the State of Qatar. In this context, His Excellency Sheikh Ali bin Al-Walid Al Thani, CEO of the Investment Promotion Agency, said: "This partnership reflects the State of Qatar's commitment to employing advanced technologies to drive innovation and create new opportunities for sustainable economic growth. Cooperation with Brain Co will also contribute to developing national talent and capabilities, and support building a future-ready workforce capable of keeping pace with a global economy that is increasingly moving toward artificial intelligence." For his part, Omid Raghimi, head of Brain Co's business in Qatar, stated: "We are committed to supporting the State of Qatar in addressing the most prominent challenges to achieve the goals of the Third National Development Strategy, with a focus on vital sectors, including healthcare, energy, financial services, and the regulatory sector." He emphasized that Brain Co's mission is to develop AI products that make a tangible impact on daily life by addressing the main challenges faced by government entities and individuals, and contributing to measurably improving quality of life. The two sides intend to cooperate to implement training programs and initiatives for knowledge transfer and the development of specialized skills in artificial intelligence and related technologies. These initiatives would support building a base of local talent capable of dealing with advanced technologies, and enhance the capabilities needed to continue the growth of the technology sector and digital economy in the State of Qatar. This partnership comes at a time when Brain Co is strengthening its presence in the Qatari market, after it announced, during Web Summit Qatar 2026, its plans to open a main office in Doha, a step reflecting its aspiration to consolidate its regional presence. Through its office in Doha, the company will use its technical expertise and institutional partnerships to support the State of Qatar's vision of establishing its position as a global hub for technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation.
Partnership between Investment Promotion Agency and Brain Co to drive digital transformation in Qatar 27 September 2026 12:51 PM Doha, September 27 /QNA/ The Investment Promotion Agency announced a partnership with Brain Co, a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in applied artificial intelligence solutions, to support digital transformation efforts in the State of Qatar and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in several sectors. The Investment Promotion Agency explained in a statement today that this partnership establishes a framework for cooperation between the two sides to identify opportunities for the use of artificial intelligence and to develop initiatives and pilot projects for its application, in cooperation with relevant entities in the public and private sectors in the State of Qatar. The cooperation will focus on harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence to develop practical solutions, thereby enhancing the efficiency of institutions, raising competitiveness, and opening the way for new applications in vital sectors within the Qatari economy. Under the partnership, the Investment Promotion Agency will support Brain Co's expansion in the Qatari market and regional markets by facilitating its access to relevant government and private entities, connecting it with investment opportunities and promising areas of cooperation, as well as supporting its engagement in Qatar's growing technology and innovation ecosystem. In this context, His Excellency Sheikh Ali bin Al-Waleed Al Thani, CEO of the Investment Promotion Agency, said: "This partnership reflects the State of Qatar's commitment to employing advanced technologies to drive innovation and create new opportunities for sustainable economic growth. Cooperation with Brain Co will also contribute to developing national talent and capabilities, and support building a future-ready workforce capable of keeping pace with a global economy increasingly moving toward artificial intelligence." For his part, Omed Rghimi, head of Brain Co's business in Qatar, stated: "We are committed to supporting the State of Qatar in addressing the most prominent challenges to achieve the goals of the Third National Development Strategy, focusing on vital sectors, including healthcare, energy, financial services and the regulatory sector." He stressed that Brain Co's mission is to develop artificial intelligence products that have a tangible impact on daily life, by addressing the major challenges facing government entities and individuals, and contributing to a tangible improvement in quality of life. The two sides intend to cooperate to implement training programs and initiatives for knowledge transfer and the development of specialized skills in artificial intelligence and related technologies. These initiatives would support building a base of local competencies capable of dealing with advanced technologies, and strengthen the capabilities needed to continue the growth of the technology sector and digital economy in the State of Qatar. This partnership comes as Brain Co strengthens its presence in the Qatari market, after announcing during Web Summit Qatar 2026 its plans to open a main office in Doha, a step reflecting its aspiration to consolidate its regional presence. Through its Doha office, the company will employ its technical expertise and institutional partnerships to support the State of Qatar's vision of establishing its position as a global center for technology, artificial intelligence and innovation.
Inception and Brain Co. partner to accelerate development of AI products for enterprises. News provided by. Formalized at GITEX Global 2025, the partnership will drive the co-development of trusted, industry-specific AI products that deliver measurable business impact. ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Inception, a G42 company and the region's leading innovator of AI-powered domain-specific products and enterprise solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Brain Co., a Silicon Valley based AI company, to co-develop next-generation artificial intelligence products and solutions. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at GITEX Global 2025, brings together Inception's applied research and product innovation capabilities with Brain Co.'s Silicon Valley AI platform and product capabilities. The collaboration will focus on developing scalable and explainable AI enterprise applications tailored to the needs of sectors such as public services, healthcare, energy, and helping organizations achieve measurable outcomes through trustworthy and effective AI. The collaboration comes as 65% of Middle East organizations plan to increase investment in AI, reflecting the region's commitment to integrating intelligent technologies across key sectors. Enterprises are prioritizing trusted, domain-specific AI systems that balance innovation with sovereignty, scalability and transparency. These are capabilities central to the combined strengths of Inception and Brain Co. Ashish Koshy, CEO of Inception, said, "At Inception, we are focused on turning advanced research into solutions that deliver lasting value for businesses. Partnering with Brain Co. allows us to apply that mission at scale, building AI solutions that are not only high-performing but trustworthy and aligned with real-world outcomes. By working together, we can empower governments and enterprises to modernize critical sectors, enhance decision-making, and drive sustainable growth through authentic intelligence." Clemens Mewald, CEO of Brain Co., said: "This collaboration brings together complementary capabilities to fully realize the potential created by AI across enterprises. By combining Brain Co.'s Silicon Valley based AI expertise with Inception's capabilities, we can deliver AI applications that deliver real measurable value to our joint customers." At GITEX Global 2025, Inception is showcasing its latest AI innovations under the theme "Authentic Intelligence. Real Impact." Featured across both the G42 District in Hall 6 and the Government Hall (Hall 18), Inception's participation highlights its role as the intelligence layer powering G42's Intelligence Grid, demonstrating how purpose-built AI is shaping enterprise and national transformation. About Inception Inception, a G42 company, is the region's leading innovator of AI-powered domain-specific as well as industry-agnostic products, built on a rich heritage of research and development. Within the G42 ecosystem, Inception functions as the core intelligence layer - transforming data and compute infrastructure into real-world, applied AI solutions. Key products include (In)Sight, (In)Alpha, (In)Procurement, (In)Climate and (In)Health, each designed to empower organizations with AI-driven insights that enable efficiency and innovation. Inception's (In)Business Suite is an industry-agnostic set of products that enhance different business functions such as human capital, customer experience, productivity and process management. Beyond its commercial endeavors, Inception is committed to making a positive societal impact. Through QudraTech, an AI-capacity building program for talent upskilling and remote work for Emiratis, Inception actively supports the UAE's ambition to become the world's most AI-prepared nation. For more information, please visit www.inceptionai.ai About Brain Co. Brain Co. is an applied AI company that builds AI products for Global 2000 enterprises and governments, solving high impact real world problems like construction permitting and patient care optimization. Brain Co. uses its AI platform to accelerate the development, deployment, and upgrade cycle of enterprise AI products, eliminating the lag between AI research and business impact. For more information, please visit www.brain.co/ Media Contact: Dan Ashton Brain Co. [email protected]
Brain Co., a San Francisco, CA-based provider of AI platforms and applications for institutions, raised $30M in Series A funding.
Jared Kushner, Elad Gil, and Luis Videgaray have launched Brain Co., an AI company, with a $30 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Kushner's Affinity Partners and Gil's Gil Capital, with participation from notable investors like Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. Founded in 2024, Brain Co. employs about 40 people and has partnered with OpenAI to develop AI applications for corporations and governments.