Senior AI/LLM Threat Researcher (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior AI/LLM Threat Researcher (Cybersecurity): Identifying, documenting, and mitigating emerging threats against Large Language Models and AI Agents with an accent on security boundaries in Agentic Loops and multi-step reasoning. Focus on developing methodologies to test the robustness of RAG pipelines and ensuring resilience against adversarial inputs.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid: 2-3 days per week on-site)

Salary: $140,000 - $215,000 per year

Company

A global leader in cybersecurity providing an AI-native platform to stop breaches and protect modern organizations.

What you will do

• Conduct deep-dive analysis into LLM architectures and agentic frameworks to identify security weaknesses.
• Evaluate security boundaries in Agent-to-LLM and Agent-to-Application interactions.
• Develop methodologies to test the robustness of RAG pipelines and third-party tool integrations.
• Map research findings and defensive strategies to industry standards like MITRE ATLAS and OWASP.
• Contribute to the security community by publishing whitepapers and presenting research at industry conferences.

Requirements

• Must be based in the USA
• Comprehensive understanding of transformer architectures, attention mechanisms, and LLM development lifecycles.
• Expertise in AI orchestration frameworks and security implications of autonomous decision-making.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with AI security evaluation or red-teaming methodologies.
• Knowledge of the evolving LLM risk landscape, including prompt injection and data integrity.
• Familiarity with emerging AI protocols such as MCP and A2A.

Nice to have

• Record of academic publications or public research regarding AI/ML security.
• Experience in AI red teaming or security evaluation programs.
• Experience developing defensive layers like guardrail systems or monitoring solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday policies.
• Paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities and vibrant office culture.