AI-Driven Security Researcher & Detection Engineer

Salt Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Salt Search is seeking a Security Researcher (AI & Detection Engineering) in London. The role blends cutting-edge research with practical detection engineering to advance threat detection and security workflows. You will develop Python tooling and explore agentic AI use cases to inform product capabilities.

We value a strong background in security research and threat analysis, with a passion for AI/LLMs. The position offers a hybrid work model in London and a competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Background in Security Research, Threat Research, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting or Security Operations.
• Strong Python skills and experience building tooling or automation.
• Interest in AI, LLMs, Generative AI or Agentic AI.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging threats, attacker techniques and security trends.
• Investigate how AI can enhance detection and security outcomes.
• Develop prototypes, tooling and automation using Python.
• Explore Agentic AI workflows and security use cases.
• Work with engineering teams to translate research into product capabilities.
• Design, test and validate new detection approaches.

Skills

Threat Research

Detection Engineering

Threat Hunting

Security Operations

Python

Education

MSc/PhD (nice to have)

Job description

Salt Search is seeking a Security Researcher (AI & Detection Engineering) in London. The role blends cutting-edge research with practical detection engineering to advance threat detection and security workflows. You will develop Python tooling and explore agentic AI use cases to inform product capabilities.

We value a strong background in security research and threat analysis, with a passion for AI/LLMs. The position offers a hybrid work model in London and a competitive compensation package