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Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University · 2 days ago

Senior AI Security Researcher

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Senior AI Security Researcher to join their CERT Division. The role focuses on advancing AI security through vulnerability discovery, assessments, and collaboration with various stakeholders in the cybersecurity community.

ComputerCyber SecurityEducationSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Tracy Montgomery

Responsibilities

Develop state of the art approaches for analyzing robustness of AI systems. Apply these approaches to understanding vulnerabilities in AI systems and how attackers adapt their tradecraft to exploit those vulnerabilities

Reverse engineer malicious code in support of high-impact customers, design and develop new analysis methods and tools, work to identify and address emerging and complex threats to AI systems and effectively participate in the broader security community

Study and influence the AI security and vulnerability disclosure ecosystems

Evaluate the effectiveness of tools, techniques and processes developed by industry and the AI security research community

Uncover and shape some of the fundamental assumptions underlying current best practice in AI security

Develop thought models, tools and data sets that can be used to characterize the threats to, and vulnerabilities in, AI systems, and publish those results. You will also use these results to aid in the testing, evaluation and transition of technologies developed by government-funded research programs

Identify opportunities to apply AI to improve existing cybersecurity research

Qualification

AI SecurityCybersecurityMachine LearningVulnerability ResearchReverse EngineeringPythonC/C++AI/ML Software ToolsCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

You have BS in machine learning, cybersecurity, statistics, or related discipline with ten (10) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with eight (8) years of experience; OR PhD in the same fields with five (5) years of experience

You have a deep interest in AI/ML and cybersecurity with a penchant for intellectual curiosity and a desire to make an impact beyond your organization

You have practical experience with applying cybersecurity knowledge toward vulnerability research, analysis, disclosure, or mitigation

You have experience with advising on a range of security topics based on research and expert opinion

You have familiarity with implementing and applying AI/ML techniques to solving practical problems

You have familiarity with common AI/ML software packages and tools (e.g., Numpy, Pytorch, Tensorflow, ART)

You have knowledge or familiarity with reverse engineering tools (e.g. NSA Ghidra, IDA Pro)

You have experience with Python, C/C++, or low-level programming

You have experience developing frameworks, methodologies, or assessments to evaluate effectiveness and robustness of technologies

You have excellent communication skills (oral and written), particularly regarding technical communications with non-experts

You enjoy mentoring and cross-training others and sharing knowledge within the broader community

Candidates with strong technical proficiency in either AI/ML or cybersecurity are welcome to apply, provided a demonstrated intellectual agility and commitment required for accelerated learning within the role

You are able to travel to various locations to support the SEI's overall mission. This includes within the SEI and CMU community, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion (5%)

You will be subject to a background check and will need to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

Benefits

8% monthly contribution for your retirement, without having to contribute yourself.

Tuition benefits to CMU and other institutions for you and your dependent children.

Healthy work/life balance with flexible work arrangements and paid parental and military leave.

Annual professional development opportunities; attend conferences and training or obtain a certification and get reimbursed for membership in professional societies.

Relocation assistance

Company

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University

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At the SEI, we research complex software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI engineering problems; create and test innovative technologies; and transition maturing solutions into practice.

Founded in 1984

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

501-1000 employees