AI Security Researcher

Wiz; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiz is seeking a talented AI Security Researcher to play a critical role in shaping cloud security innovation. You will engage in deep technical research to identify unaddressed risks within modern cloud and AI-native architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate findings into impactful product capabilities.

With over 5 years of security research experience, you will deliver compelling proofs of risk and define essential foundational product capabilities while contributing to Wiz's dedication to secure cloud environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in security or security research relevant to modern cloud environments.
• Strong skills in scripting and query languages for automation and data analysis.
• Proven ability to drive complex research projects from concept to impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep technical research into cloud and AI-native environments.
• Articulate unaddressed risk areas and collaborate with teams for product development.
• Deliver technical POCs demonstrating risk solutions.

Skills

Scripting languages (Python, Go)

Query languages (KQL, SQL)

Security research in cloud environments

Independent work and project management

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proventrack record of successand a culture that values world-class talent.

Our Wizards from over 20 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster.

SUMMARY

We're looking for a talented AI Security Researcher to join our team and play a critical role in Wiz's foundational, risk-driven approach to cloud security. This role requires deep technical research into complex cloud- and AI-native environments to identify the most significant, unaddressed risks.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Conduct deep technical research to discover and report novel risks and attack vectors specific to modern cloud- and AI-native architectures and systems.
• Discover and articulate the highest unaddressed risk areas, working with Product and Engineering teams to translate research into product capabilities.
• Define necessary foundational product capabilities by delivering both compelling proofs of risk (demonstrating impact) and technical POCs (showing how to solve it).
• Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure comprehensive risk coverage and support the investigation of new and complex product scope.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in security or security research, specifically relevant to modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Strong hands-on skills with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go) for automation and research, as well as query languages (e.g., KQL, SQL) for efficient data analysis of security telemetry.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive complex, multi-quarter research projects from initial concept through to clear, delivered impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g Product, Engineering, Marketing) to achieve shared goals.

ADVANTAGE

• Specialized knowledge or research experience in AI security, focusing on risks to AI as deployed in the enterprise.
• Experience in public-facing work, such as presenting at recognized industry conferences, authoring technical blog posts, or publishing research.
• Experience conducting data-driven research and working with large-scale security telemetry to derive statistically significant or high-impact findings.

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Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

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