David Campbell is a veteran engineering leader with two decades of experience scaling infrastructure, security, and AI systems at some of Silicon Valley’s most influential startups—including Uber, Nest Labs, DoorDash, and Scale AI. He currently leads AI Security Engineering at Scale AI, where he drives Responsible AI strategy and built the company’s AI Red Teaming platform, which the White House, U.S. Congress, and international governments have recognized.
David specializes in building high-trust systems—those that are secure, resilient, and aligned with ethical AI principles. He brings deep expertise in platform engineering, DevEx, and security, paired with a track record of influencing policy, enabling developer velocity, and improving organizational maturity.