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SandboxAQ · 3 weeks ago

Staff AI Security Researcher

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityLead/Staff
money$181K/yr - $298K/yr

SandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions to tackle significant global challenges. The role involves conducting research on AI vulnerabilities, building security frameworks, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance AI safety.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyQuantum ComputingSaaS
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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 and 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, and use that knowledge to make AI safer for everyone

Qualification

AI/ML expertiseCybersecurity researchPython programmingAdversarial LLM red teamingModel extractionData poisoningSecure model deploymentOpen source contributionBroader cybersecurity experience

Required

PhD or Masters in Computer Science or 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 or prompt injection, data poisoning or evasion attacks, secure model deployment or sandboxing, detection and monitoring for AI misuse
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 is a plus, but not essential

Company

SandboxAQ

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SandboxAQ develops AI and quantum technology solutions that enhance biopharma, cybersecurity, and materials science.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.sandboxaq.com

H1B Sponsorship

SandboxAQ has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (6)
2023 (3)
2022 (5)
2021 (1)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$975M
Key Investors
Eric Schmidt Angel InvestmentsMichael J. Fox Foundation
2025-04-04Series E· $150M
2024-12-18Series E· $300M
2024-10-29Grant· $25M

Leadership Team

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Jack Hidary
Chief Executive Officer
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Joerg Rathenberg
Head Of Marketing
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