AI Security Researcher

4 weeks ago

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Software Engineering Institute Full time
AI Security Researcher Role

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Security Researcher to join our team at the Software Engineering Institute. As an AI Security Researcher, you will be responsible for developing state-of-the-art approaches for analyzing the robustness of AI systems, understanding vulnerabilities in AI systems, and reverse engineering malicious code.

You will work closely with our team of experts to design and develop new analysis methods and tools, identify and address emerging and complex threats to AI systems, and effectively participate in the broader security community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop state-of-the-art approaches for analyzing the 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 models, tools, and data sets that can be used to characterize the threats to, and vulnerabilities in, AI systems, and publish those results.

Requirements:

  • 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 superb 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.
  • You have 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.

What We Offer:

  • Join a world-class organization that continues to have a significant impact on software.
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies and dedicated experts to solve tough problems for the government and the nation.
  • Be surrounded by friendly and knowledgeable staff with broad expertise across AI/ML, cybersecurity, software engineering, risk management, and policy creation.
  • Get 8% monthly contribution for your retirement, without having to contribute yourself.
  • Get tuition benefits to CMU and other institutions for you and your dependent children.
  • Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with flexible work arrangements and paid parental and military leave.
  • Get access to university resources including mindfulness programs, childcare and back-up care benefits, a monthly transit benefit on WMATA, free transportation on the Pittsburgh Regional Transit System.
  • Enjoy annual professional development opportunities; attend conferences and training or obtain a certification and get reimbursed for membership in professional societies.
  • Qualify for relocation assistance and so much more.

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