AI Researcher

11 hours ago


Mountain View, California, United States X: The Moonshot Factory Full time
Make a 10x Impact at X: The Moonshot Factory

This is an opportunity to push the boundaries of science and modeling, and to accelerate our understanding of the world using machine learning. You will be embedded into one of our confidential or public projects, working with a high level of autonomy to build and refine tech prototypes and market analyses at the intersection of advanced AI and industrial cybersecurity.

  • Location: X's headquarters in Mountain View, CA
  • Start Date(s): Year-round rolling basis
  • Duration: a flexible 4 mo. to 1 year program based on project team needs and your availability

About the Role:

As a researcher at X, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects and develop technology strategies and early prototypes for early-stage projects. You will use your knowledge of machine learning and cybersecurity to suggest, derisk, and build innovative technology approaches. This is a dynamic role, so objectives will shift as we learn and experiment.

  • Current PhD student in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or similar
  • Strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, or other
  • Expertise in industrial cybersecurity, IoT cybersecurity, and/or OT cybersecurity
  • Comfort with navigating ambiguity

It'd be great if you also had these:

  • Deep understanding of large language models and transformer-based models
  • Prior hands-on experience with industrial cybersecurity systems in a real-world application
  • Prior entrepreneurial and/or co-founder experience

Please note that this role requires exposure to technologies subject to heightened controls under US export laws. Due to our immediate need to fill this role and the lengthy process required to obtain export licenses, we will not be able to move forward with anyone requiring a license for such technologies.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $118,000 - $145,000 + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.



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