Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University · 5 days ago
Associate AI Security Researcher
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCarnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute is seeking an Associate AI Security Researcher to pioneer new research areas impacting cybersecurity and AI. The role involves collaborating with experts to analyze vulnerabilities in AI systems, develop new methodologies, and contribute to national AI security strategies.
ComputerCyber SecurityEducationSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Required
BS in machine learning, cybersecurity, statistics, or related discipline with three (3) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with one (1) year of experience
Deep interest in AI/ML and cybersecurity with a penchant for intellectual curiosity and a desire to make an impact beyond your organization
Practical experience with applying cybersecurity knowledge toward vulnerability research, analysis, disclosure, or mitigation
Familiarity with implementing and applying AI/ML techniques to solving practical problems
Familiarity with common AI/ML software packages and tools (e.g., Numpy, Pytorch, Tensorflow, ART)
Knowledge or familiarity with reverse engineering tools (e.g. NSA Ghidra, IDA Pro)
Experience with Python, C/C++, or low-level programming
Experience developing frameworks, methodologies, or assessments to evaluate effectiveness and robustness of technologies
Superb communication skills (oral and written), particularly regarding technical communications with non-experts
Ability to travel to various locations to support the SEI's overall mission
Subject to a background check and will need to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DoW) 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.
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
At the SEI, we research complex software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI engineering problems; create and test innovative technologies; and transition maturing solutions into practice.
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Director and CEO
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