AI-Driven Security Researcher: Detection & Threat Tech

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

Job summary

Salt in London is expanding its AI and Detection Engineering research; a Security Researcher will explore threats, apply AI to improve detection, and build prototypes with Python. You’ll work at the intersection of AI, security research and product capabilities, shaping next-generation defense.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, threat intelligence, and collaboration with engineering teams to translate research into practical security features.

Qualifications

• Background in Security Research, Threat Research, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting or Security Operations.
• Strong Python skills and experience building tooling or automation.
• Understanding of threat detection, attacker TTPs and modern security operations.
• Interest in AI, LLMs, Generative AI or Agentic AI.
• Strong analytical and research mindset.

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

Security Research

Threat Research

Threat Hunting

Security Operations

Analytical mindset

Education

MSc or PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Python

Job description

Salt in London is expanding its AI and Detection Engineering research; a Security Researcher will explore threats, apply AI to improve detection, and build prototypes with Python. You’ll work at the intersection of AI, security research and product capabilities, shaping next-generation defense.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, threat intelligence, and collaboration with engineering teams to translate research into practical security features.