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SandboxAQ · 1 week ago

Senior AI Security Researcher

Canada

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$149K/yr - $245K/yr

SandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. They are seeking a Senior AI Security Researcher to lead investigations into how AI systems can fail and build the tools and frameworks that keep them secure.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyQuantum ComputingSaaS

Responsibilities

Conduct original research into vulnerabilities, exploits, and adversarial behaviors in LLMs, LQMs, agents, and related AI frameworks

Build and operationalize AI security frameworks, evaluations, red teaming tools, and defensive mechanisms to protect models and data

Partner with engineering and product teams to integrate your findings into real-world systems

Lead or contribute to responsible disclosure and research publications that advance the state of the art

Stay on the edge of the latest in AI interpretability, alignment, and adversarial robustness to make AI safer for everyone

Qualification

PhD in Computer ScienceAI/ML expertiseCybersecurity researchPython programmingAdversarial LLM red teamingModel extractionPrompt injectionData poisoningSecure model deploymentOpen source contributionBroader cybersecurity experience

Required

PhD in Computer Science or a related field with a focus on Machine Learning or Cybersecurity

Deep expertise in AI/ML, security research, or both, with a proven ability to find and fix real vulnerabilities

Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: Adversarial LLM red teaming, model extraction, prompt injection, data poisoning, or secure model deployment

Strong programming skills in Python and relevant ML and/or agentic frameworks

Preferred

Experience contributing to open source projects

Experience in the broader cybersecurity domain

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions

Retirement savings with company matching

Paid parental leave

Inclusive family-building benefits

Flexible paid time off

Company-wide seasonal breaks

Support for flexible work arrangements that enable sustainable performance

Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs